National Center for Biomedical Ontology (NCBO)

The National Center for Biomedical Ontology (NCBO) is an organization that develops and shares tools and standards to organize and connect biomedical knowledge. It creates structured vocabularies, called ontologies, to help researchers and clinicians accurately describe genes, diseases, and medical concepts. This improves data sharing, analysis, and collaboration across healthcare and research fields, ultimately advancing understanding and treatment of health conditions. The NCBO’s resources, like the BioPortal platform, make it easier to access and use these organized scientific terminologies worldwide.