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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.

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.

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.

Education
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative To Participate in ASU+GSV Summit
CZI supports the annual ASU+GSV Summit.

Education
School Districts Join National Program To Harness AI in Support of Teaching and Learning Outcomes
Supported by the CZI, the AI x Coherence Academy engages education leaders to explore how AI can enhance teaching and learning in their school communities.

Education
New AI Resources and Advisory Board Aim To Support Responsible Development of Education Tools
CZI beta launch of resources aimed at helping education technology developers build research-backed tools for education.

Ventures
Eruditus Secures $150 Million Series F Funding Led by TPG’s the Rise Fund
With participation from existing investors including CZI, the funding will be used to deepen investment in AI products and accelerate growth of enterprise business.

Education
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits Funding To Help Educators Shape How AI Will Be Used in Classrooms
Head of Education, Sandra Liu Huang, announces three new grants focused on increasing collaboration between teachers and edtech developers.

Education
Harvard Lab Expands To Help More Children Learn To Read
Combined federal and philanthropic support to double program reach and accelerate progress in addressing early literacy.

Education
A Conversation With Priscilla Chan and Award-Winning Artist Common on Meeting Every Student’s... A Conversation With Priscilla Chan and Award-Winning Artist Common on Meeting Every Student’s Needs
In an armchair conversation with Common, the CZI co-founder and co-CEO discusses the importance of partnering with educators to unlock every student’s potential.