About NeuroMLThe NeuroML project focuses on the development of an XML (eXtensible Markup Language) based description language that provides a common data format for defining and exchanging descriptions of neuronal cell and network models. The current approach in the project uses XML schemas to define the model specifications.Computational models based on detailed neuroanatomical and electrophysiological data have been used for many years as an aid for understanding the function of the nervous system. NeuroML is an international, collaborative initiative to develop a language for describing detailed models of neural systems.NeuroML ProjectNMLP_cd2bfac0-1581-11ea-ba32-20621483ea00NeuroML Editorial BoardAn elected board of editors has been formed to manage the NeuroML specification development process. The editors are responsible for producing and maintaining the official documentation for the NeuroML language. Due to the close link between the development of NeuroML 2 and LEMS, this group is also responsible for producing a stable specification for the subset of LEMS used by NeuroML 2.The five current members of the NeuroML Editorial Board are: Andrew Davison, Salvador Dura-Bernal, Padraig Gleeson, Boris Marin and Robert McDougal. Andrew Davison and Salvador Dura-Bernal were elected for three year terms 2019 - 2021 and Padraig Gleeson, Boris Marin and Robert McDougal were elected for three year terms 2016 - 2019.Andrew DavisonCNRS, Gif-sur-Yvette,FranceSalvador Dura-BernalSUNY Downstate,Brooklyn, USAPadraig GleesonUniversity College London,UKBoris MarinUniversidade Federal do ABC,BrazilRobert McDougalYale University,USANeuroML Scientific CommitteeThe responsibilities of the Scientific Committee are:* To advise on the scientific focus of the NeuroML initiative; to ensure that the structure of the language is based on the latest knowledge of neuronal anatomy and physiology* To agree on the technical implementation for the core specifications and to ensure that best practices are encouraged in model specification* To promote NeuroML internationally, both the core specifications and the tools which support the language* To define the governance structure of the NeuroML Initiative and outline a path towards a specification process with dedicated, elected editors* To engage with other standardisation and databasing initiatives in the computational neuroscience and wider biology fields* To review and agree on extensions to the core specifications and the scope of the initiative; to address issues the community raises regarding the direction of the initiativeUpi BhallaNCBS,Bangalore,IndiaAvrama BlackwellKrasnow Institute of Advanced Studies,George Mason University, USAHugo CornelisK.U. Leuven,BelgiumSharon CrookArizona State University,USALyle GrahamUniversité Paris Descartes,France, ParisCengiz GunayGeorgia Gwinnett College,USAMichael HinesYale University,USAAngus SilverUniversity College London,UKRobert CannonPast memberNeuroML FundersThe NeuroML effort has been made possible by funding from research councils in the UK, EU and US.UK Medical Research CouncilUK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research CouncilNational Institutes of HealthEU Synapse ProjectNational Science FoundationInternational Neuroinformatics Coordinating FacilityWellcome TrustThe function of the nervous system is understood_cd2bfbf6-1581-11ea-ba32-20621483ea00To develop a language for describing detailed models of neural systems._cd2bfca0-1581-11ea-ba32-20621483ea00XML SpecificationsCreate specifications for an XML-based language that describes the biophysics, anatomy and network architecture of neuronal systems at multiple scales._cd2bfd72-1581-11ea-ba32-20621483ea001_cd2bfe08-1581-11ea-ba32-20621483ea00Neuronal ModelsFacilitate the exchange of complex neuronal models between researchers, allowing for greater transparency and accessibility of models._cd2bfe9e-1581-11ea-ba32-20621483ea002Researchers_cd2bff34-1581-11ea-ba32-20621483ea00Software & DatabasesPromote software tools which support NeuroML and support the development of new software and databases for neural modeling._cd2bffca-1581-11ea-ba32-20621483ea003_cd2c0060-1581-11ea-ba32-20621483ea00Publication & ExchangeEncourage researchers with models within the scope of NeuroML to exchange and publish their models in this format._cd2c00f6-1581-11ea-ba32-20621483ea004_cd2c0196-1581-11ea-ba32-20621483ea002019-12-02https://www.neuroml.org/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net