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Michael A. Chirillo

The University of Texas at AustinORCID 0000-0003-0667-8050Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Neuroscience· 2 Cell Biology· 1

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Research Focus:cell type annotation· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Assay:imaging· 2 Research Focus:clustering· 1 Research Focus:dimensionality reduction· 1 Approach:machine learning (classical)· 1 Organism:rat· 1 Research Focus:synaptic & neural circuits· 1

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Kristen M. HarrisiD· 3 shared Abdel Kader GeraldoiD· 1 shared Jennifer N. Bourne· 1 shared Julian N. Falco· 1 shared Larry F. Lindsey· 1 shared Laurence F. Lindsey· 1 shared Michael D. Musslewhite· 1 shared Thomas G. FaiiD· 1 shared

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NeuroscienceBiophysical JournalPeer-reviewedJun 5, 2026

Curvature-based machine learning method for automated segmentation of dendritic spines

Abdel Kader Geraldo, Michael A. Chirillo, Kristen M. Harris, Thomas G. Fai

This paper introduces a curvature-based machine learning method for automated segmentation of dendritic spines in 3D EM images, showing improved analysis of spine morphology in complex neural networks.

1 citation

imagingmachine learning (classical)

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Cell BiologybioRxivPreprintApr 21, 2025

PyReconstruct: A fully opensource, collaborative successor to Reconstruct

Michael A. Chirillo, Julian N. Falco, Michael D. Musslewhite…·Kristen M. Harris

PyReconstruct is a new open-source annotation tool designed for volume electron microscopy, offering improved features for segmentation, curation, and data management across multiple disciplines.

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imagingexperimental assay

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NeurosciencebioRxivPreprintMar 4, 2015

Complexity of dendritic SER increases at enlarging synapses during LTP

Michael A. Chirillo, Jennifer N. Bourne, Laurence F. Lindsey, Kristen M. Harris

The paper shows that dendritic SER complexity increases at enlarged synapses during LTP in adult rat hippocampus, supporting enhanced synapse growth.

DOI 10.1101/015974

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