Bio-Ontologies

This is a definitive guide in the design and use of expressive bio-ontologies compatible with the rapidly evolving Semantic Web. While ontologies have long played a role in providing shared terminology for Health Care and the Life Sciences, the Web Ontology Language (OWL) promises a new ear of collaborative, reusable and distributed knowledge bases capable of delivering unprecedented opportunities for biological knowledge creation and discovery. This book covers the opportunities and challenges in building HCLS ontologies and reviews application state of the art and future opportunities. This will be the go-to resource for practicing professionals and researchers in the field of bio-ontology.