Exploring how to create effective teams for biomedical research
Official title: SCISIPBIO: Understanding and Assembling Dream Teams to Conduct Clinical and Translational Science
Funded at Northeastern University · NIH-11045931 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to create and improve teamwork in biomedical science so that researchers can work better together and solve health problems more effectively, helping everyone involved in this important work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northeastern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $158,150 |
| NIH project number | 7R01GM137410-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11045931 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and clinicians involved in clinical and translational science who are looking to improve their collaborative efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or clinical settings may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to form and optimize collaborative teams in biomedical science to enhance clinical and translational research outcomes. By analyzing existing team structures and utilizing a new team recommender system, the project aims to identify factors that contribute to successful team formation across various disciplines and demographics. The findings will help scholars and policymakers design better teams that can tackle complex biomedical challenges more effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective collaborations in biomedical research, resulting in faster and more impactful medical breakthroughs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that cross-boundary collaboration can enhance scientific outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Northeastern University
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lungeanu, Alina Ionica — Northeastern University
- Study coordinator: Lungeanu, Alina Ionica
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.