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Launched: 2007
Record Updated: Sep 30, 2026
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Allen Brain Atlas provides trusted maps of the entire mammalian brain, from development through aging. These high-resolution maps include numerous data layers characterizing the molecular, cellular, and cytoarchitectural properties of the brain gathered from diverse modalities. Together these maps both define and illustrate the component parts of the mammalian brain - its cell types, anatomy, and circuits. The Allen Brain Atlas web apps and APIs enable the global research community to freely search, analyze, and visualize this comprehensive resource.

Domain Relevance

  • Basic medicine
  • Biological sciences

Mission

Building a complete, interactive blueprint of the brain's cells and connections to unlock how it all works

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

Implemented

Community Statements

User Contribution Pathways

  • Contribute to code
  • Contribute to education or training
  • Contribute to user research or user testing
  • Contribute to working groups or interest groups

Community Engagement Activities

  • Conference participation
  • Mailing lists and discussion forums (including Slack)
  • Social media
  • User research
  • Webinars and training

Additional Information

Organizational History

https://alleninstitute.org/history

Organizational Structure

Business or Ownership Model

Non-profit organization

Non-profit Status

501(c)3

Funding

Primary Funding Source

  • Contributions

Revenue Sources

  • Earned/commercial revenue
  • Grants (private)
  • Grants (public)
  • Investment and endowment income