Neuropixels probes represent a major advance in neural recording technology. Developed by IMEC in collaboration with the Allen Institute, University College London, and Janelia Research Campus, these probes can simultaneously measure spiking activity from hundreds of neurons distributed across the brain. Neuropixels are currently available to order through Neuropixels.org and are described in our publication in Nature.
Apply to join us on June 20-21 to learn how to run acute electrophysiology experiments with Neuropixels probes and how to analyze the data using open-source software.
The workshop will consist of both interactive seminars and hands-on training sessions, with the goal of teaching you the skills required to set up Neuropixels experiments in your lab. Emphasis will be placed on multi-probe recordings, which take advantage of the unique capabilities of Neuropixels technology.
Due to the hands-on nature of the workshop, we will be limiting the number of participants to 15. We are eager to host a diverse audience, and we encourage both trainees and bench scientists to apply. Prior experience with electrophysiology is assumed, as we will not be going into the details of surgical techniques.
Applications are due by April 5, 2019. Please note that you will be responsible for your own travel and accommodations. There is a $50 fee to apply to attend, which will be refunded if your application is not approved for the workshop.
Applications are now closed.
Draft Schedule
Thursday, June 20, 2019
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9:00-9:30AM |
Registration and breakfast |
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9:30-10:30AM |
Past, present, and future of Neuropixels probes |
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10:30-11:00AM |
Overview of Neuropixels hardware |
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11:00AM-12:00PM |
Unboxing, handling, and connecting probes |
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12:00-1:00PM |
Lunch |
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1:00-6:00PM |
Rotate through three hands-on training sessions: |
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6:00-8:00PM |
Dinner |
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8:00-10:00PM |
Roundtable discussion on Neuropixels experiments |
Friday, June 21, 2019
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9:00-9:30AM |
Breakfast |
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9:30-10:00AM |
Overview of Neuropixels software |
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10:00AM-12:00PM |
Spike sorting with Kilosort and phy |
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12:00-1:00PM |
Lunch |
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1:00-5:00PM |
Rotate through two hands-on training sessions: |