Team Science 101

Most research projects require a team of collaborators to work together in order to reach a common goal and advance science. However, research training and the academic tenure and promotion system focus primarily on individual productivity. In this introductory workshop, we define research teams, the stages of team formation, characteristics of successful teams, and discuss when teamwork may or may not be beneficial in research. We will work through case studies illustrating common challenges that arise in teams and identify strategies for problem solving and prevention. We will introduce tools that measure a person’s attitude toward teamwork as well as tools that measure team functioning. Join us in this first workshop of the series to gain a better understanding of the basics of the science of team science. 

ACCREDITATION: The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CERTIFICATION: The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CREDIT: This program is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under award number UL1TR001412.