Planning and executing collaborative innovation labs for problem-solving.

SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS AND WORKING GROUP SUPPORT FOR NCI.

NIH-funded research Nova Research Company · NIH-11211241

This study is all about bringing together a group of 25 to 30 people from different backgrounds for a fun, five-day workshop where they'll work together to come up with creative solutions to tough problems.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNova Research Company NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Bethesda, United States)
Project IDNIH-11211241 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on organizing and facilitating innovation labs, which are intensive workshops designed to bring together diverse participants from various disciplines to collaboratively address complex problems. The planning team will secure a contractor to help design and execute these labs, fostering creativity and collaboration among participants. Over a five-day residential program, 25 to 30 selected individuals will engage in creative problem-solving activities aimed at generating innovative ideas and strategies. This approach emphasizes teamwork and the sharing of knowledge across different fields to tackle intractable issues.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from various disciplines and organizations who are interested in collaborative problem-solving.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in collaborative work or do not have a background in problem-solving may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative solutions for complex problems by harnessing the collective creativity of diverse groups.

How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives using similar collaborative and innovative approaches have shown promise in generating effective solutions to complex challenges.

Where this research is happening

Bethesda, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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