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CZI in the News
Nature: Can AI Build a Virtual Cell? Scientists Race To Model Life’s Smallest Unit
In Nature, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Chief Science Advisor Stephen Quake discusses how AI and data are fueling progress toward virtual cells.

CZI in the News
GEN, STAT Cite CZI Datasets and Models as Advancements Toward AI-Based Virtual Cell Models
STAT and GEN cite CZI’s CELLxGENE, Billion Cells Project and TranscriptFormer model as open resources advancing AI virtual cell research.

CZI in the News
R&D World: 10x Genomics CTO Highlights Partnership With CZI on Billion Cells Project
10x Genomics CTO on partnering with CZI to generate AI-ready data for training models and advancing understanding of cells and gene function.

CZI in the News
CZI @ STAT Breakthrough Summit: Virtual Cells Might Be Closer Than We Think — Thanks to AI
At Breakthrough West, Patricia Brennan and Gita Mahmoudabadi discussed TranscriptFormer, CZI’s new AI model trained on 112 million cells from 12 different species.

Ventures
From Vision to Impact: CZI Ventures Looks Back on a Decade of Investing in Transformative Solutions
CZI releases a new report reflecting on a decade of impact-driven venture investments.

Ventures
Somite AI Announces Series A To Revolutionize Cell Therapy With AI-driven Foundation Models
This funding will help tackle key bottlenecks in cell therapy by using AI to make cell production faster, more reliable, and accessible to patients.

Community
The CZI Community Fund, Supporting Local Nonprofits, Is Now Open
Applications for the CZI Community Fund, an annual grantmaking program supporting nonprofits in San Mateo County, California, are open through June 6.

CZI in the News
GEN: CZI Releases TranscriptFormer AI Model — the Cross-Species Cell Atlas
GEN spotlights CZI’s TranscriptFormer, a cross-species AI model trained on single-cell data to help scientists uncover disease biology and new therapies.

Community
CZI Community Space: “Metamorphosis: Evolving Identities” Exhibit Celebrates Local Artists
CZI and the Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation launch their annual art exhibition in the CZI Community Space.

CZI in the News
Axios: New Chan Zuckerberg Biohub To Focus on Cells’ Inner Workings
Axios spotlights CZI’s new Biohub, led by Scott Fraser, which will develop imaging tools to help scientists study the inner workings of cells.

Community
CZI Expands Community Space Eligibility to Nonprofits Across the Bay Area
Bay Area Nonprofits serving San Mateo County residents are now eligible to host events or meetings in the Community Space free of charge.

Community
Holiday Night Market by Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center Celebrates Small Business Owners
CZI partner Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center hosted the inaugural Night Market in the CZI Community Space as a way to support local entrepreneurs ahead of the holidays.

Science
Nature Publishes Collection of Papers Advancing the Human Cell Atlas, With Research Supported by CZI
Grassroots global effort helps scientists understand cells in health and disease.