Are you interested in AI/ML and their applications in biomedicine and precision healthcare? Join our group of interdisciplinary experts for the 2025 Cell Maps for AI (CM4AI) CodeFest at UAB.
This two-day, in-person event is a hands-on workshop centered on the development of team-based projects using CM4AI datasets and tools. Participants will benefit from a range of educational and technical resources, including:
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Access to pre-event webinars covering essential background on CM4AI data and tools
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Hands-on tutorials and technical workshops
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Mentorship from CM4AI domain experts
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A curated set of CM4AI datasets and software tools
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Networking opportunities with peers, researchers, and industry professionals
Join us for this immersive experience to advance your skills, contribute to biomedical AI innovation, and compete for cash prizes.
Event Details
August 14-15, 2025
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., CST
Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine & Data Sciences Building
701 19th St S
Birmingham, Alabama 35294-0007
Final presentations will take place virtually on August 22, 2025.
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Event Schedule (subject to changes)
Day 1 - August 14, 2025
| Time (CST) | Activity | Description |
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| 9:00 a.m. | Check-in & Breakfast | Light breakfast, tech setup |
| 9:30 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Event introduction, themes, judging criteria |
| 10:00 a.m. | Introduction to CM4AI | AI for functional genomics (e.g., FAIR data, VNNs, CellMaps) |
| 10:30 a.m. | Hacking Starts | Begin development: data exploration, model building, app prototyping |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch | Catered or grab-and-go |
| 1:00 p.m. | Mentor Office Hours & Coding Time | CM4AI investigators and technical experts available |
| 5:00 p.m. | Venue Closes | Wrap up or transition to remote collaboration |
Day 2 - August 15, 2025
| Time (CST) | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast & Status Check | Fuel up and update progress |
| 9:30 a.m. | Hacking Continues | Focus on finishing MVP, polish UX, prepare draft demos |
| 11:00 a.m. | Check-in with Mentors | Last-minute troubleshooting and feedback |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch | Group lunch and informal pitch practice |
| 1:00 p.m. | Final Hacking Time | Prepare documentation, presentation, and finalize code |
| 4:30 p.m. | Project Wrap-up and Submission | Teams finalize GitHub repo and get submission instructions |
| 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Group Photo & Networking Session |
Post-Event Schedule
| Date | Time (EST) | Activity |
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| August 22, 2025 | 12:00 PM | Presentation & Awards (Zoom) |
Application Deadline
July 7th, 2025
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Lodging
| Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB | BookOpens an external link. |
| Courtyard Birmingham Downtown at UAB | BookOpens an external link. |
| Residence Inn Birmingham Downtown at UAB | BookOpens an external link. |
Birmingham Attractions
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Vulcan Park and Museum
Contact
For questions, please e-mail cm4ai@yale.edu