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The Human Brain Project: an international resource
M F Huerta1, S H Koslow, A I Leshner
1National Institute of Mental Health, Rockville, MD 20857.
Trends in Neurosciences
|November 1, 1993
Summary
The Human Brain Project aims to manage the growing neuroscientific data explosion using advanced computing. This initiative will create a comprehensive database for researchers, integrating information from genes to behavior.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Information Science
- Computational Biology
Background:
- Increasing volume of neuroscientific data presents integration challenges.
- Technological advancements in computer and information sciences offer solutions.
- Need for a centralized system to manage diverse neuroscientific information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the genesis and conceptual framework of the Human Brain Project.
- To describe the development of a comprehensive neuroscientific database.
- To facilitate access to integrated information from genes to behavior for researchers.
Main Methods:
- Development of a large-scale computer database.
- Integration of neuroscientific data across multiple levels.
- Collaboration between NIH Institutes and other US government agencies.
Main Results:
- The Human Brain Project is being developed as a key initiative.
- The project aims to provide accessible, integrated neuroscientific information.
- Future development plans for the initiative are discussed.
Conclusions:
- The Human Brain Project is poised to address the neuroscientific data challenge.
- Technological integration is crucial for managing complex biological information.
- The project will enhance neuroscientific research by providing a unified data resource.