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BRAIN Initiative Cell Atlas Network

Scientists working together to transform our understanding of the human brain.

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Access BICAN Data

We are pleased to announce the availability of the first public release of post-QC data from the BRAIN Initiative Cell Atlas Network in the BICAN Data Catalog. This release includes transcriptomic and epigenomic data profiling single cell diversity across mouse, human, and 10 other mammalian species. Visit the new BICAN program page to explore interactive dashboards, detailed specimen information, and integrated data from multiple sources.

About

The BRAIN Initiative® Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) is a collaborative effort between neuroscientists, computational biologists and software engineers to create a comprehensive atlas of the human brain. Supported by the U.S. BRAIN Initiative, we are dedicated to advancing our knowledge of the brain by gathering and sharing new data that allows us to develop the “parts list” of the brain, detailing the vast array of neurons and non-neuronal cells in the human brain. The BICAN continues the work of the BICCN consortium.

 

Our mission is to create an open-access compendium of data and tools that will enable researchers to better understand the structure and function of the brain and advance neuroscience research. We are committed to fostering collaboration among the scientific community and promoting the sharing of data and tools.

Resources

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Data Catalog

Protocols

Tools

GitHub

Search for BICCN and BICAN  generated data about cell types

Search for cutting edge BICCN and BICAN member laboratory protocols

Access tools generated by BICCN and BICAN consortia

Access tools and data models created by BICAN researchers

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BICAN in the News

October 12, 2023

NY Times

The Human Brain Has a Dizzying Array of Mystery Cells

September 22, 2022

STAT

NIH launches the next stage of its ‘human genome project’ for the brain

September 22, 2022

NIMH

NIH BRAIN Initiative issues first BICAN and Armentarium awards

July 29, 2021

NIH

NIH Announced suite of BICAN funding opportunities

The Brain Cell Data Center (BCDC) at the Allen Institute for Brain Science provides a foundational community resource on cell types in the mammalian brain by sharing the integrated data, tools, and knowledge produced by the BRAIN Initiative Cell Atlas Network (BICAN).

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