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What is open science? 🤔

To celebrate #OpenScienceWeek, we're sharing why we give away our data, protocols, and resources to everyone.

Featuring our #openscience friends at @chanzuckerberg.bsky.social, NASA, @addgene.bsky.social, and NIH.
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Thanks to the Allen Institute for the write-up of our recent work! 👏

Paper is here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
January 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Intelligence is not just about having "strong" brain connections. It’s also about how efficiently the brain coordinates processing speed across regions.

@lindenmp.bsky.social and @jason-z-kim.bsky.social share what their computer model is revealing about cognitive power: https://bit.ly/3LQuoxT
Computer model predicts aspects of cognitive performance
The Allen Human Brain Atlas helped researchers design a model that looked at “intrinsic neural timescales”
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January 28, 2026 at 10:19 PM
New to using Jupyter notebooks for the Allen Brain Cell Atlas?

Join us on Feb. 11 for a beginner-friendly webinar focusing on installation, set-up, and common questions.

Register for the meeting link and recording: https://alleninstitute-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q0sJzndpRbSZWjrSGblu6A#/
January 28, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Applications are open for the 2026 Computational Cell Types Workshop! 🧠📈

Join us on May 11-14 for this hackathon-style event bringing together researchers interested in exploring transcriptomic datasets, developing tools, and connecting with peers.

https://bit.ly/3LFBAN3
2026 Computational Cell Types Workshop
Workshop in Seattle, WA to gain in-depth exposure to how Allen Institute defines "cell types" and walk away with direct applicable examples on using our free, open tools for their research
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January 28, 2026 at 5:45 PM
You have less than 3 days to apply for the #LakeConference on the Neurobiology of Mental Health in Lake Thun, Switzerland!

📆 May 17-21 in Thun, Switzerland
🏔️ All career stages welcomed
⏳ Apply by January 31

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4pCHrAH

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January 28, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Our own Bosiljka Tasic will be presenting at @ucicncm.bsky.social's 2026 Summer Conference on Neural Circuits in Health and Disease.

🧠📈 Learn more and register: https://cncm.medschool.uci.edu/2026-cncm-conference/
January 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Technology and innovation are fueling discovery in science like never before. We are leading efforts to understand life for a healthier world.

🎞️ youtu.be/wRrkAvW1ATU?...

#neuroskyence
2025 – All-in for accelerating discovery
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January 27, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Feb. 1 is the deadline to apply for the Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain in the San Juan Islands!

Please share with PhD students and postdocs interested in developing their computational neuroscience skillsets.

🔗 https://alleninstitute.org/events/summer-workshop-on-the-dynamic-brain-2026/
Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain 2026
The Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain is an intensive, project-based residential course with a focus on the neurobiology of sensory processing, coding, and neural population dynamics.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Educators, the deadline to apply for our python workshop is approaching quickly! Apply by February 2 to join us in Seattle for this hands-on workshop.

💻 No prior coding experience needed.
✈️ Travel, meals, & stipend included.
🔗 https://alleninstitute.org/events/educator-coding-workshop-2026/
January 26, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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Thank you @governorferguson.bsky.social for spotlighting Washington’s vibrant scientific ecosystem in the #StateOfTheState address.

Proud to see @alleninstitute.org recognized as part of a globally recognized community working to make our world healthier.

🎧 Timestamp 51:30 https://bit.ly/4bACQeY
Joint Session / Gov. Bob Ferguson State-of-the-State Address - TVW
The Washington State Senate and House of Representatives convene in the House Floor Chamber to receive Gov. Bob Ferguson's State-of-the-State address.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
You have less than a week to apply for the Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain in the gorgeous San Juan Islands!

Apply by February 1 to be considered for this 2-week residential course and deepen your data analysis and computational skills.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4samKOZ
Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain 2026
The Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain is an intensive, project-based residential course with a focus on the neurobiology of sensory processing, coding, and neural population dynamics.
alleninstitute.org
January 25, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Our #CellLineOfTheWeek is EZH2 - illuminating a protein involved in gene expression! 🧬🧫

Our cell lines & plasmids – fluorescently-tagged to illuminate structures – are available to accelerate #OpenScience discovery.

📦 Distributed by @coriellinstitute.bsky.social and @addgene.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Pain-sensing neurons in the intestines play an important role in defending the body from threats.

New study led by the Artis Lab at @weillcornell.bsky.social shows TRPV1+ nociceptors in the gut activate tuft cells, leading to expulsion of parasites.

🔗 https://go.nature.com/4jTvO7k
January 21, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Feb. 1 is the deadline to apply for the Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain in the San Juan Islands!

Please share with PhD students and postdocs interested in developing their computational neuroscience skillsets.

🔗 https://alleninstitute.org/events/summer-workshop-on-the-dynamic-brain-2026/
Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain 2026
The Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain is an intensive, project-based residential course with a focus on the neurobiology of sensory processing, coding, and neural population dynamics.
alleninstitute.org
January 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Teach neuroscience to undergraduates? Learn how to incorporate our connectomics data into your courses!

🧠 "Incorporating open connectomics data into teaching neuroscience"
🗓️ July 23-24
🛫 Travel funds available
⏳ Apply by Feb. 2: https://bit.ly/3LAfOdy

#neuroskyence
Incorporating open connectomics data into teaching neuroscience
Learn to analyze open neuroscience data and introduce dry lab modules into your existing classes at the Incorporating Open Connectomics data into...
alleninstitute.org
January 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM
New to using Jupyter notebooks for the Allen Brain Cell Atlas?

Join us on Feb. 11 for a beginner-friendly webinar focusing on installation, set-up, and common questions.

Register for the meeting link and recording: https://alleninstitute-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q0sJzndpRbSZWjrSGblu6A#/
January 20, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Applications are open for the #LakeConference on the Neurobiology of Mental Health in Lake Thun, Switzerland.

📆 May 17-21 in Thun, Switzerland
🏔️ All career stages welcomed
⏳ Apply by January 31

Learn more and apply: https://lakeconferences.org/conf/1ed63fdb-de0c-4a56-a8b3-1f72f93d30ea

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January 19, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Join leading scientists for a 3.5-day #LakeConference discussion on: "The Neurobiology of Mental Health" at the level of genes, cell types, organoids, circuits, networks and brain systems. Learn more & apply by January 31: https://lakeconferences.org/conf/1ed63fdb-de0c-4a56-a8b3-1f72f93d30ea
January 17, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Our #CellLineOfTheWeek is dCas9-KRAB - illuminating the nucleus! 🦀🧫

Our stem cell lines & plasmids – fluorescently-tagged to illuminate structures – are available to accelerate #OpenScience discovery.

📦 Distributed by @coriellinstitute.bsky.social and @addgene.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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IM HYPE
Looking for a New Year’s resolution? Learn to code!

Need convincing? @analog-ashley.bsky.social co-leads our python workshop for educators and is here to hype you up!

Educators, learn more the workshop and travel support: https://alleninstitute.org/events/educator-coding-workshop-2026/

#iTeachBio
January 10, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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🎇 The @alleninstitute.org has announced the winners of its first-ever Innovation Awards, an internal grant mechanism designed to fund ambitious, high-impact projects that push the boundaries of science.

Congratulations to all four winning teams, including the PEARLS project! https://bit.ly/3LN0P03
January 14, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Applications are open for the 2026 Computational Cell Types Workshop! 🧠📈

Join us on May 11-14 for this hackathon-style event bringing together researchers interested in exploring transcriptomic datasets, developing tools, and connecting with peers.

https://bit.ly/3LFBAN3
2026 Computational Cell Types Workshop
Workshop in Seattle, WA to gain in-depth exposure to how Allen Institute defines "cell types" and walk away with direct applicable examples on using our free, open tools for their research
alleninstitute.org
January 15, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Applications are open for the #LakeConference on the Neurobiology of Mental Health in Lake Thun, Switzerland.

📆 May 17-21 in Thun, Switzerland
🏔️ All career stages welcomed
⏳ Apply by January 31

Learn more and apply: https://lakeconferences.org/conf/1ed63fdb-de0c-4a56-a8b3-1f72f93d30ea

🧠📈
January 15, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Teach neuroscience to undergraduates? Learn how to incorporate our connectomics data into your courses!

🧠 "Incorporating open connectomics data into teaching neuroscience"
🗓️ July 23-24
🛫 Travel funds available
⏳ Apply by Feb. 2: https://bit.ly/3LAfOdy

#neuroskyence
Incorporating open connectomics data into teaching neuroscience
Learn to analyze open neuroscience data and introduce dry lab modules into your existing classes at the Incorporating Open Connectomics data into...
alleninstitute.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:52 PM