Korea Brain Initiative: Integration and Control of Brain Functions.
This article introduces the history and the long-term goals of the Korea Brain Initiative, which is centered on deciphering the brain functions and mechanisms that mediate the integration and control of brain functions that underlie decision-making. The goal of this initiative is the mapping of a functional connectome with searchable, multi-dimensional, and information-integrated features. The project also includes the development of novel technologies and neuro-tools for integrated brain mapping. Beyond the scientific goals this grand endeavor will ultimately have socioeconomic ramifications that not only facilitate global collaboration in the neuroscience community, but also develop various brain science-related industrial and medical innovations.
Korea Brain Research Institute, 61 Choeomdan-Ro, Dong-Gu, Daegu 41068, Korea.
Sung-Jin
SJ
Jeong
Korea Brain Research Institute, 61 Choeomdan-Ro, Dong-Gu, Daegu 41068, Korea.
Haejin
H
Lee
Brain Science Institute-Center for Neuroscience, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Korea; Convergence Research Center for Diagnosis, Treatment and Care System of Dementia, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Korea.
Eun-Mi
EM
Hur
Korea Brain Research Institute, 61 Choeomdan-Ro, Dong-Gu, Daegu 41068, Korea.
Youngshik
Y
Choe
Korea Brain Research Institute, 61 Choeomdan-Ro, Dong-Gu, Daegu 41068, Korea.
Ja Wook
JW
Koo
Korea Brain Research Institute, 61 Choeomdan-Ro, Dong-Gu, Daegu 41068, Korea.
Jong-Cheol
JC
Rah
Korea Brain Research Institute, 61 Choeomdan-Ro, Dong-Gu, Daegu 41068, Korea.
Kea Joo
KJ
Lee
Korea Brain Research Institute, 61 Choeomdan-Ro, Dong-Gu, Daegu 41068, Korea.
Hyun-Ho
HH
Lim
Korea University College of Medicine, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea.
Woong
W
Sun
Department of Brain Cognitive Science, Daegu Kyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, 333 Techno Jungangdae-Ro, Hyeonpoong-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu 42988, Korea.
Cheil
C
Moon
Korea Brain Research Institute, 61 Choeomdan-Ro, Dong-Gu, Daegu 41068, Korea; Department of Brain Cognitive Science, Daegu Kyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, 333 Techno Jungangdae-Ro, Hyeonpoong-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu 42988, Korea. Electronic address: kyungjin@kbri.re.kr.
Kyungjin
K
Kim
D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology*; D001931:Brain Mapping; D063132:Connectome; D003657:Decision Making / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D009488:Neurosciences / Q000458:organization & administration*; D055818:Public-Private Sector Partnerships; D056910:Republic of Korea