Cloud Workspaces

MetaCell Cloud Workspaces is a cloud-based data science platform that provides computational notebooks on demand, built on Jupyter, for life science researchers and data scientists. Designed to simplify large-scale data handling, it enables faster environment setup and delivers consistent, reliable performance without the complexity of local configuration. The platform is trusted by leading universities and pharmaceutical companies, and is particularly well-suited for teams working with demanding datasets such as calcium imaging pipelines.

With dynamic provisioning of computing resources scaled to computational needs, MetaCell Cloud Workspaces allows researchers to collaborate on analysis pipelines, share notebooks within their organisation, or publish them publicly — all from any device, whether in the lab, at home, or on the go.

Core Platform Capabilities

• On-demand computational notebooks based on Jupyter, preconfigured and ready to use
• Dynamic provisioning of computing resources that scale up or down based on workload requirements
• Zero-setup environment: code libraries are pre-loaded, version incompatibilities are resolved, and files are placed in the correct locations automatically
• Device-agnostic access, enabling consistent analysis experiences across all devices and locations
• Analysis tracking to maintain a clear record of every step taken during data analysis
• Simplified data sharing and collaboration, making it easy for colleagues to replicate analyses
• One-click access to expert support at any moment

Collaboration and Administration Features

• Create and manage groups of users within the platform
• Customise Docker images and install required libraries and tools
• Upload data and make it available to all users within a group
• Bill individual users separately for resource usage
• Flexibly scale cloud workspaces up or down as organisational needs evolve

What Every Plan Includes

• A Jupyter Notebook environment preconfigured with Minian libraries pre-installed and a quick-start notebook ready to run on demo data
• A demo dataset corresponding to the Virtual Miniscope Workshop Hands-on Analysis Tutorial for training purposes
• Compute and disk space optimised for calcium imaging data analysis, performing as fast as or faster than a local laptop or desktop
• A user account that stores the latest analysis code and computed results, with easy download to local systems when needed
• Access to one-on-one support, with premium support included in Lab and Training subscription tiers
• Additional customisations available on request

Subscription Tiers

• Individual: Single-user plan with customised environment, disk storage, basic support, and options for additional storage and virtual classrooms
• Lab: Multi-user plan with customised environment, disk storage, premium support, individual workspaces, additional storage, and virtual classrooms
• Training: Multi-user plan with customised environment, disk storage, premium support, individual workspaces, additional storage, and virtual classrooms — tailored for educational and workshop use cases

Complementary Services

• Analysis on Demand: MetaCell's team of experts performs analysis on your datasets and delivers results on demand, ideal for those who need calcium imaging data analysed and presented without handling it themselves
• Analysis Support: One-on-one expert guidance on image processing or open-source pipeline setup, helping users overcome specific technical challenges

MetaCell Cloud Workspaces is developed by MetaCell, a life science-focused software company composed of scientists and software engineers with expertise in computational neuroscience, molecular biology, data science, and enterprise-grade software development. The platform integrates with MetaCell's broader ecosystem, including Cloud Hosting, Cloud Harness, and specialised solutions for calcium imaging analysis and life science data visualisation. Free consultations are available for organisations looking to evaluate the platform for their specific research needs.