Neuroinformatics

Table of ContentsNeuroscience Knowledge Management1. Managing Knowledge in NeuroscienceChiquito J. Crasto and Gordon M. Shepherd2. Interoperability across Neuroscience DatabasesLuis Marenco, Prakash Nadkarni, Maryann Martone and Amarnath Gupta.3. Database Architectures for Neuroscience ApplicationsPrakash Nadkarni and Luis Marenco4. XML for Data Representation and Model Specification in NeuroscienceSharon M. Crook and Fred W. Howell5. Creating Neuroscience OntologiesDouglas M. Bowden, Mark Dubach and Jack ParkComputational Neuronal Modeling and Simulation6. Model structure analysis in NEURON: toward interoperability amongneural simulatorsMichael L. Hines, Tom M. Morse and N. T. Carnevale7. Constructing Realistic Neural Simulations with GENESISJames M. Bower and David Beeman8. Simulator for Neural Networks and Action Potentials (SNNAP):Description and ApplicationsDouglas A. Baxter and John H. Byrne9. Data-mining through simulation: introduction to the Neural QuerySystemWilliam W. Lytton and Mark Stewart10. Computational exploration of neuron and neural network models inneurobiologyAstrid PrinzImaging11. Brain Atlases and Neuroanatomic ImagingAllan MacKenzie-Graham, Jyl Boline and Arthur W. Toga12. Brain Mapping with High-Resolution fMRI TechnologyNian Liu13. Brain Spatial Normalization: Indexing Neuroanatomical DatabasesWilliam Bug, Carl Gustafson, Allon Shahar, Smadar Gefen, Yingli Fan,Louise Bertrand and Jonathan Nissanov14. Workflow Based Approaches to Neuroimaging AnalysisKate Fissell, MS15. Databasing receptor distributions in the brainRolf Kötter, Jürgen Maier, Karl Zilles, Axel Scheicher and Ahmet BozkurtNeuroinformatics in Genetics and Neurodenegerative Disorders16. An Informatics approach to SystemsNeurogeneticsGlenn D. Rosen, Elissa J. Chesler, Kenneth F. Manly and Robert W.Williams17. Computational Models of Dementia and Neurological ProblemsW_odzis_aw Duch18. Integrating genetic, functional genomic, and bioinformatics data ina systems biology

From the reviews:

"This is a comprehensive review of the latest in the complex field that combines neuroscience and informatics research to develop tools that will assist in better understanding the brain. ... It is targeted primarily at anyone working in neurosciences research such as students, clinicians, and scientists. ... is an essential book for anyone looking for a better understanding of the fast growing field of neuroinformatics. This book presents the latest techniques in neuroinformatics through advanced models for sharing neuroscience data." (Raj Tummala, Doody's Review Service, August, 2008)

"Neuroinformatics represents less than 20 years old field in a neuroscience research. ... to give an overview of the current state of this field. ... All contributions are written in form of practical laboratory protocols often including listings of computer programs. The book will be of great use for practicing neuroscientists ... already actively working in the field of neuroscience or planning to extend their research interest into this field." (Lubica Lacinová, General Physiology and Biophysics, Vol. 29, April, 2010)

"The book Neuroinformatics compiles research topics from authors who received support from the Human Brain Project. ... basic neuroscientists and neuroimaging researchers navigating the complexities of applying neuroinformatics solutions to their research problems may find the book very useful. ... Graduate students of biomedical informatics will find this book helpful as an introduction to various areas of neuroinformatics and as a guide to potential areas of research. In summary, this book will be valuable to the neuroscience and bioinformatics research community." (American Journal of Neuroradiology, November, 2009)