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Promoting Two-Way Knowledge Transfer of Scientific and Public Outreach of Cell Type Taxonomies (SPOCTT) Resources Through the Development of a Scalable Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience

Award Number: R34NS148157
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/18/2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2029

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Promoting Two-Way Knowledge Transfer of Scientific and Public Outreach of Cell Type Taxonomies (SPOCTT) Resources Through the Development of a Scalable Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT This project establishes a new two-way collaboration between St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), a resource-limited institution (RLI), and the Allen Institute, a key disseminator of the BRAIN Initiative. The goal is to create a replicable, course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) that integrates the Scientific and Public Outreach of Cell Types and Taxonomies (SPOCTT) U24 program. Through this new partnership, SMCM students will have direct access to BRAIN technology resources developed by the Allen Institute, including the Cell Types Knowledge Explorer (CTKE), the Allen Brain Cell Atlas (ABC Atlas), and the emerging Brain Knowledge Explorer (BKE). The course model consists of three integrated phases: (1) a preparatory module at SMCM introducing foundational concepts and tools; (2) a three-week immersive research experience that includes on-site work at the Allen Institute; and (3) a capstone phase at SMCM where students complete and present their research. To enhance its impact, the course will be designed for flexible implementation, allowing for adaptation to various course contexts and differing levels of resources and expertise across different Resource-Limited Institutions (RLIs). These versions will include all instructional materials, an instructor's manual, and flexible delivery formats suitable for a range of institutional contexts. Additionally, the project includes the development and implementation of faculty training workshops to support long-term adoption and implementation. These workshops will provide practical instruction and resource- sharing to support the sustainable integration of BRAIN Initiative technologies at resource-limited institutions. Comprehensive evaluation of course implementation, replication, and training workshops will ensure that the course achieves its educational objectives, provides tangible value to students, and is sustainable for broader dissemination. Together, these efforts will expand access to high-quality research experiences and accelerate the dissemination and adoption of BRAIN Initiative tools and platforms.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2027 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2027	2026	ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND	18952 E FISHER RD	SAINT MARYS CITY	MD	20686	SAINT MARYS	USA	21st Century Cures Act -Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies	000	1	10/21/2026	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $183,543 )
2026	2026	ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND	18952 E FISHER RD	SAINT MARYS CITY	MD	20686	SAINT MARYS	USA	21st Century Cures Act -Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies	000	1	9/17/2026	NEW	$183,543
														Subtotal = $183,543

Grand Total All Awards = $183,543

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Promoting Two-Way Knowledge Transfer of Scientific and Public Outreach of Cell Type Taxonomies (SPOCTT) Resources Through the Development of a Scalable Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience

Award Number: R34NS148157

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/18/2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2029

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