The Pros and Cons of Collaboration in the Era of Team Science

This session drew upon the experiences of accomplished investigators and explored the challenges and opportunities associated with research collaboration. Moderated by Marie Norman, PhD, who provided a brief overview of Team Science, panelists discussed what precipitated their first collaborations, what challenges or obstacles have been encountered, what advantages and opportunities have resulted from collaborations, the implications of collaboration upon tenure, and they shared advice for those new to collaborations.