Hackathon Information

One of the hallmarks of CytoData is the hackathon, where participants self-select into teams and work together to accomplish a complex task that has been specially prepared for the event. This year, we are excited to continue this tradition by hosting a two-day event. Participants will be working with the hiPSC Single-Cell Image Dataset which is generated at the Allen Institute for Cell Science and contains multi-channel images of 200,000+ live cells in 3D, spanning 25 major cellular structures. A version of this data has been specially curated for this event.

While the specifics of the hackathon will be communicated on the morning of Day 1, we are excited to provide a space for participants to leverage cutting-edge Python-based tools, stretch their imaginations and push the bounds of cell biological image analysis. At the end of the event, each team will be given time to present their work and receive feedback.

The Allen Institute shares a commitment to open data for participants to continue development of ideas and share progress after the event concludes. The hackathon will be an incredibly valuable space for networking, and we hope it will be the beginning of unexpected and fruitful collaborations!

While there is no additional cost for the hackathon, space is limited. If you are interested in participating, we are asking each person to complete a short application and share their experience with various Python-based tools.