ABOUT THE COLLABORATION NETWORK (TCN)

The Collaboration Network (TCN) is a dynamic platform, established in 2018 to spark and strengthen research collaborations across disciplines, institutions, and organizations. TCN aims to overcome geographical, institutional, and disciplinary barriers to foster transdisciplinary and translational research collaborations across the CCTST partner institutions, including the University of Cincinnati (UC), Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), and UC Health. TCN also extends its reach to the wider community, particularly those engaged in academic-community partnerships.
 

TCN brings together investigators, educators, clinicians, and community partners from across our institutional partners and the broader Cincinnati community. We meet monthly to learn about one another’s work and to share information about available resources and collaborative opportunities. These sessions serve as a Community of Practice for those engaged in or supporting collaborative endeavors. Open discussions are facilitated by our team of Collaboration and Team Science experts, and members and guests are frequently invited to present a "Spotlight" on their research and collaborative interests.  Our focus is on helping teams form, grow, and thrive by connecting members to practical resources, collaboration tools, and expert guidance.
 

TCN aims to:

• Support the development of teams across the translational research workforce

• Foster boundary-spanning collaboration

• Facilitate interprofessional collaborations through networking, team science education, and consultation, and

• Provide, through monthly sessions:

  • Networking opportunities to meet potential collaborators and share ideas

  • Access to CaTS resources for team formation, planning, and leadership development

  • Spotlights on innovative projects and strategies for successful interdisciplinary work

  • A supportive environment for building collaborative capacity
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COLLABORATION RESOURCES