BrainSTEM Documentation

A collaborative electronic lab notebook for experimental neuroscience.

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Introduction

BrainSTEM (Brain Structured Experimental Metadata) is a collaborative electronic lab notebook designed specifically for experimental neuroscience. It captures and organizes a comprehensive range of electrophysiological, imaging, and behavioral data through a modular, standardized data model that can be extended to accommodate future data types.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Data Management: Organize sessions, subjects, procedures, and experimental metadata in one platform
  • Collaborative Research: Granular permissions enable seamless collaboration within and across laboratories
  • Public Data Sharing: One-click public sharing of sessions for open science initiatives
  • Programmable Access: Full API with dedicated toolsets for MATLAB and Python
  • Customizable Interface: Web-based interface tailored for neuroscience research workflows
  • Standardized Metadata: Consistent data annotation using controlled vocabularies and taxonomies

BrainSTEM is ready for public use, and encourage researchers to create an account and begin exploring the platform. Your feedback helps us advance and shape the future of collaborative neuroscience data management.

Data Model Web Interface API API Tools

Getting Started

New to BrainSTEM? Our comprehensive tutorials will guide you through every step of the process, from account creation to advanced data management.

For New Users

Start with our beginner-friendly tutorial that covers:

  • Creating or joining research groups
  • Setting up your first project, subjects, and sessions
  • Understanding the BrainSTEM data model
  • Basic data entry and organization

For Advanced Users

Explore advanced features including:

  • Public data sharing and collaboration
  • Resource and taxonomy submission
  • Project and group management
  • API integration for programmatic access

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Join Our Pilot Program

We’re actively seeking research groups to participate in the BrainSTEM pilot program. As a pilot user, you’ll help shape the future of collaborative neuroscience data management while gaining early notice of new features.

Benefits of Joining

  • Early Access: Get to know about new features and capabilities first
  • Direct Impact: Your feedback directly influences platform development
  • Collaborative Network: Connect with other forward-thinking research groups
  • Support: Dedicated support during your onboarding and beyond

If you’re committed to advancing open science and interested in becoming a pilot user, we’d love to hear from you.

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Support and Community

Get Help

For technical support, bug reports, and feature requests:

Contributing

BrainSTEM thrives on community input. Whether you’re reporting bugs, suggesting enhancements, or participating in discussions, your contribution helps improve the platform for all users.

Acknowledgments

BrainSTEM is supported by the Oxytocin U19 BRAIN Initiative Grant, enabling advances in collaborative neuroscience research infrastructure.