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INCF -- new capability for global coordination in neuroinformatics
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INCF -- new capability for global coordination in neuroinformatics

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The Global Science Forum (GSF) of the OECD has initiated a new international organization, INCF, to further the development of Neuroinformatics as a global effort with the support of all ministers of research within OECD. This presentation explains the background for the establishment of the INCF, outlines some of the goals, and defines the operations of the INCF Secretariat in relation the INCF National nodes and the general neuroscience community.

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Bjaalie, J. INCF -- new capability for global coordination in neuroinformatics. Nat Prec (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/npre.2006.7.1

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