Creating a cloud-based system to categorize brain cells using various data types
Official title: A scalable cloud-based framework for multi-modal mapping across single neuron omics, morphology and electrophysiology
Funded at Broad Institute, INC. · NIH-10725550 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new online tool to help scientists better understand brain cells and how they work together, which could lead to improved treatments for neurological conditions that affect people like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Broad Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | August 21, 2023 |
| Project end | August 20, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $2,415,243 |
| NIH project number | 1RF1MH133777-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10725550 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with neurological conditions or those interested in neuroscience.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to neurological function may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a cloud-based framework that integrates different methods of studying brain cells, such as their structure and electrical activity. By using advanced analytics and self-supervised learning, the project seeks to categorize neurons more accurately and consistently, overcoming existing challenges in data integration. Patients may benefit from this work as it could lead to better understanding and treatment of neurological conditions by providing a clearer picture of how different types of neurons function and interact. The research emphasizes community engagement and accessibility, making it a collaborative effort in neuroscience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of brain cell types, leading to improved treatments for neurological disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using integrative approaches for studying brain cells, but this specific cloud-based framework is a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Broad Institute, INC.
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huo, Bing-Xing — Broad Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Huo, Bing-Xing
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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.