Problems

Workshop Problems

Seven research questions, solved four ways

These are the canonical research questions the workshop is built around. Each one can be answered via four routes:

RouteWhat it isBest for
A · Pythonvfb_connect API returning pandas DataFramesReproducible, scriptable analysis
B · MCPVFB MCP tool in an LLM (Claude etc.)Conversational, data-grounded
C · Chatchat.virtualflybrain.orgZero-install natural language
D · 3D BrowserVFB Circuit BrowserInteractive spatial exploration

Pick a neuron type, region, or gene you actually care about and substitute it throughout — the workshop works best when you drive it with your own biology.

Use the route selector at the top of each problem page to follow your preferred route through all seven problems.

P1 · Discovery

Find every instance of a neuron type across all datasets

python
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P4 · Connectomics

Who are neuron X's strongest partners, and along what pathway?

python
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