This volume presents cutting-edge research at the intersection of brain science, informatics, and health. The proceedings of the BIH 2014 conference, held as part of the Web Intelligence Congress, showcase 29 full papers and 23 special session papers selected from over 100 submissions. These papers explore diverse topics including cognitive modeling, brain data analytics, health data analytics, and the semantic aspects of biomedical analytics. The collection highlights advancements in healthcare technologies, systems, and the analysis of complex medical data, with a focus on understanding information processing in the brain and neuroimaging data processing strategies.

This collection of proceedings offers a snapshot of research presented at the BIH 2014 conference, indicating a focus on the application of informatics to understand the brain and improve health outcomes. The selection of papers suggests a strong emphasis on data analytics, modeling, and the processing of complex medical and neuroimaging data. The inclusion of special sessions points to targeted discussions on specific areas like personalized medicine and healthcare technologies. The overall scope suggests a technical and specialized audience interested in the computational aspects of neuroscience and healthcare.