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Foundational model of neuroanatomy: implications for the Human Brain Project
R F Martin1, J L Mejino, D M Bowden
1Structure Informatics Group, Department of Biological Structure and Regional Primate Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|February 5, 2002
Summary
Neuroinformatics requires controlled terminology. NeuroNames terminology is now integrated into the Foundational Model of Anatomy, creating an inheritance hierarchy for neuroanatomical concepts.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Anatomy
- Informatics
Background:
- Neuroinformatics lacks standardized terminology.
- Existing anatomical databases are fragmented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a controlled terminology for neuroinformatics.
- To integrate NeuroNames terminology into the Foundational Model of Anatomy (FMA).
Main Methods:
- Integrated NeuroNames terminology into the FMA.
- Applied foundational principles to create an inheritance hierarchy.
- Accommodated anatomical attributes of neuroanatomical concepts.
Main Results:
- Successfully integrated extensive NeuroNames terminology.
- Established a robust inheritance hierarchy for neuroanatomical concepts.
- Provided a foundation for linking diverse information to anatomical concepts.
Conclusions:
- The integrated FMA provides a controlled terminology for neuroinformatics.
- The inheritance hierarchy facilitates data integration and knowledge representation.
- This approach supports advanced neuroinformatics research and applications.
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