Brain Image Library: a public archive for shared brain microscopy data
Official title: A Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy Brain Data Archive
Funded at Carnegie-Mellon University · NIH-11378338 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A public data archive is being built to store, share, and run analyses on brain microscopy images from researchers around the world.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Carnegie-Mellon University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2017 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,057,840 |
| NIH project number | 5R24MH114793-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11378338 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with neurological or brain-related conditions who may contribute data or participate in future studies linked to shared brain imaging resources.
✕Less likely to help
The project does not involve direct patient treatment or enrollment in a clinical trial at this time.
What this research studies
This project creates and maintains a large, persistent repository for brain imaging data, including raw and processed files, with built-in software tools to access high-performance computing resources. It aims to accelerate scientific discovery by making data quickly shareable and reusable, with clear links to the original content. Researchers and developers can upload, access, and analyze brain images using community software and scalable computing resources in one place. The initiative emphasizes transparency and collaboration to advance understanding of brain structure and function.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may benefit indirectly through accelerated brain research, better data resources, and faster translation of discoveries into therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Public brain image archives and data-sharing platforms have shown promise in fostering collaboration and new discoveries through data reuse.
Where this research is happening
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Carnegie-Mellon University
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ropelewski, Alexander J — Carnegie-Mellon University
- Study coordinator: Ropelewski, Alexander J
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.