Neural cell-type identification is crucial for understanding brain function and developing targeted therapeutics for brain dysfunction. While modern silicon probes can record hundreds of neurons simultaneously across all cell-types indiscriminately, they provide limited information about neuron identity. I will discuss how, through a multi-lab collaboration, we developed a strategy to reliably predict cell-type identity of cerebellar cortical neurons from their electrophysiological signatures. We used optogenetics to establish a ground-truth cell-type database and deep learning to build a semi-supervised classifier that can generalize across ​regions and species.

This event is part of the BCM Data Science Community monthly seminar series.

Join the Consortium for Translational and Precision Health (CTPH) — the new CTSA hub serving Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Houston — for an introductory webinar on the comprehensive services available to faculty and investigators via the CTPH Resources & Services Program.

Whether you're launching a new study or seeking expert input for your ongoing research, CTPH offers a wide range of no-cost support services to help you move forward efficiently and successfully.

In this session, you’ll learn how to access:

• Study design and protocol development consultation

• Biostatistics and epidemiology support

• IRB preparation and regulatory navigation

• PK/PD (pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics) consultation

• Bioethics guidance for sensitive or complex studies

• Community engagement and recruitment strategies

• Pilot project development and funding connections

• Cross-institutional collaboration facilitation

• Workforce development, mentoring, and training resources

Our team will also walk through how to request support and answer any questions about how we can best collaborate with your department or research team.