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Want to learn more about cell mapping and its potential for artificial intelligence? Look no further than our CM4AI training events, where you can learn from leading experts in the field.

CM4AI AnVIL Cell Map Prediction DREAM Challenge

Help pioneer in silico microscopy and build “virtual cells” by joining this challenge to develop generative AI models that predict where a protein localizes, using reference microscopy images and the protein’s amino acid sequence as input.

When
The challenge starts October 19, 2026
The challenge ends February 1, 2027

Cell Maps for AI CodeFest at UAB

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) recently hosted the 2025 CM4AI CodeFest, a national in-person event that brought together researchers, data scientists, and AI innovators to advance biomedical discovery through cutting-edge computational approaches.

Event Dates: August 14-15, 2025

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Cell Maps for AI (CM4AI) – Introduction & Overview

This video, presented by Dr. Trey Ideker, provides an overview of Cell Maps for AI (CM4AI), the Functional Genomics Grand Challenge of the Bridge2AI Program.

What is a Cell Map?

In this video, Dr. Leah Schaffer describes what a cell map is and how we create cell maps from biological data.

CM4AI Data – Functional Analysis with CRISPR/PerturbSeq

In this video, Yesh Doctor describes the CRISPR/PerturbSeq data generation group within CM4AI and how these data are used in cell map development.

CM4AI Data – Immunofluorescence (IF)

Dr. Jan Hansen presents on the Immunofluorescence data generation group within Cell Maps for AI and how these data are integrated to build cell maps.

The Cell Maps Pipeline

In this video, Chris Churas provides an overview of the cell map pipeline, which uses multimodal biological data to generate a hierarchical cell map for biomedical artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.

Visible Neural Network Toolkit

Joanna Lenkiewicz provides an introduction to the visible neural network (VNN) toolkit being used by the Cell Maps for AI (CM4AI) program to create explainable artificial intelligence and machine learning models to guide precision medicine.

Large Language Models (LLMs) for Gene Set Annotation

Clara Hu presents a new approach to annotating gene sets and cell maps with generative AI as part of the Cell Maps for AI (CM4AI) in-person internship.

Introduction to Quantum Computing

In this video, Dr. Erin Lee presents an introduction to quantum computing, with the goal of applying this technology to community detection for the assembly of cell maps.

Explore Learning Resources from the Bridge2AI Consortium

We are excited to introduce the Bridge2AI Consortium’s Training, Recruitment, and Mentoring Learning Resource, now available to the public at  https://vimeo.com/bridge2aitraining. This resource offers valuable educational tools for investigators and researchers working at the intersection of AI and cellular biology, providing foundational knowledge to empower your journey in this rapidly evolving field.
 
Whether you are an aspiring AI researcher or a biomedicine investigator, the platform covers essential skills to explore AI-driven solutions for cell mapping challenges. Dive into the Bridge2AI Grand Challenges and gain insights from experts, helping you unlock new areas of discovery.
 
This resource is designed to support CM4AI participants, accelerating their growth at the intersection of AI, systems biology, and cellular studies. We encourage you to explore these tools to enhance your development and actively engage with the future of AI and biomedicine.