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We’re excited to announce that the recorded talks from NeuroDataReHack 2025 are now available on YouTube! This year’s event, the 4th annual NeuroDataReHack, was a 5-day workshop hosted by Janelia Research Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, where participants learned to identify, access, and integrate open neurophysiology datasets into their research.

Watch the Complete Playlist

The NeuroDataReHack 2025 YouTube playlist contains 15 comprehensive talks covering the entire spectrum of working with open neuroscience data. These presentations provide invaluable insights for researchers looking to leverage the growing ecosystem of standardized neurophysiology datasets.

Highlighted Sessions

Foundation & Data Access

• Reading NWB data from DANDI by Stephanie Prince - Learn the fundamentals of accessing and working with standardized neurophysiology data
• A tour of DANDI datasets and search tools by Ben Dichter - Discover how to navigate and find relevant datasets in the DANDI Archive

Analysis Tools & Frameworks

• SpikeInterface: A unified framework for spike sorting by Chris Halcrow - Master the comprehensive toolkit for electrophysiology analysis
• Pynapple: Python Neural Analysis package by Guillaume Viejo - Explore this powerful Python package for neural data analysis
• Neurosift and AI assisted exploration of DANDI Archive by Jeremy Magland - Learn about cutting-edge AI tools for data exploration

Specific Data Types & Applications

• Data from the International Brain Laboratory by Mayo Faulkner - Understand large-scale collaborative datasets
• Intro to the OpenScope DataBook by Carter Peene - Introduction to the comprehensive analysis resource
• Tour of electrophysiology tutorials in the OpenScope DataBook by Carter Peene - Hands-on guidance for electrophysiology data analysis
• A tour of calcium imaging tutorials in the OpenScope DataBook by Carter Peene - Comprehensive calcium imaging analysis workflows
• Whole-brain and whole body computations for behavior and physiology by Misha Ahrens - Advanced approaches to comprehensive neural recordings
• Understanding visual processing w/ large-scale recordings by Carsen Stringer - Insights from large-scale visual cortex studies

Technical Skills & Best Practices

• Converting neurophysiology data to NWB by Ryan Ly - Step-by-step guidance for data standardization
• Virtual Datasets & LINDI by Ben Dichter and Ryan Ly - Efficient strategies for working with large-scale data
• Developing with LLMs by Ben Dichter - Modern approaches to scientific software development
• Writing good issues by Ben Dichter - Best practices for community collaboration and support

Note: Due to a technical issue, the intro talk and the overview of NWB and DANDI were not recorded, but similar content can be found in other videos on the NWB YouTube channel. The complete slide materials are available in the resources below.

About NeuroDataReHack

NeuroDataReHack events focus on generating new insights from existing neurophysiology data through secondary analysis. The workshop emphasizes analyzing data already in NWB format and available on DANDI, rather than converting new data. This approach enables researchers to:

• Validate findings across different species and brain areas
• Showcase analysis tools on established datasets
• Explore follow-up questions to published studies
• Create educational content using open data

Join the Community

These recordings serve as an excellent resource for anyone interested in:

• Open neuroscience data - Understanding standardized data formats and archives
• Reproducible research - Learning best practices for data sharing and reuse
• Collaborative science - Participating in the growing open neuroscience ecosystem
• Tool development - Building upon established frameworks and standards

Whether you’re a PhD student, postdoctoral researcher, or principal investigator, these talks provide practical guidance for incorporating open data into your research workflow.

Looking Ahead: NeuroDataReHack 2026

Interested in participating in a future NeuroDataReHack event? NeuroDataReHack 2026 is already being planned for July 13-17, 2026, at Janelia Research Campus. This will be another opportunity to dive deep into open neurophysiology data analysis, learn from expert instructors, and collaborate with researchers from around the world. Stay tuned for more details and application information!

Next Steps

Ready to get started? Visit the complete playlist and begin exploring the wealth of open neurophysiology data now available to the research community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated on instructional videos and tutorials.

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Additional Resources:

• NeuroDataReHack 2025 Slides - Complete presentation materials from the event
• NWB Mailing List - Subscribe for updates on future events and NWB developments

For more information about NeuroDataReHack events and upcoming workshops, visit our events page.

NeuroDataReHack 2025 was generously hosted by Janelia Research Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and organized by Benjamin Dichter, Stephanie Prince, and Ryan Ly.