Introduction

In order to address some questions I have been receiving about the role of the NOFIC SC and the process moving forward, herein I will summarize the role of the NOFIC SC, some processes and highlight some important points.

The overarching role of the NOFIC SC is to facilitate communication and foster collaboration across the NOFIC, while providing NOFIC-vetted recommendations to the consortium 4DN SC, which consists of only 3 NOFIC voting members. In addition to other responsibilities, the NOFIC investigators as part of the NOFIC SC will play critical roles in developing standardized methodologies (e.g. a standardized mapping technological & cellular platform), so that reference maps can eventually be created and achieved.

The NOFIC-SC is composed of the following voting members: all NOFIC U54 PDs/PIs, one representative of the 4DN-DCIC and one NIH Project Scientist involved in the management of the NOFIC.

Mission

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