The Importance of Team Science When Building a Research Program

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Speaker:

Nicole A. Wilson, PhD, MD, associate professor, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma

Summary:

In this lecture, Wilson argues that building heterogeneous teams is the key to creating a successful research program, particularly for busy clinicians. She uses a mathematical model to demonstrate that varied teams outperform more homogeneous groups.  She will support this thesis by presenting a few of her lab's funded projects as case studies showcasing how collaborative, multidisciplinary teams have been critical to their success.

Bio:

Nicole A. Wilson, PhD, MD, is a pediatric surgeon and biomedical engineer who recently joined the faculty at the University of Oklahoma as an associate professor of Surgery. After earning her PhD in Biomedical Engineering and her MD, she completed her general surgery residency and pediatric surgery fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis before joining the faculty at the University of Rochester in 2020. Dr. Wilson leads the NIH-funded Wilson ECLIPSe lab, a multidisciplinary team focused on using translational science to solve complex surgical problems.

Accreditation

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Certification

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.