Sharing lessons learnt across European cardiovascular research consortia

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Research
• Drug Discovery
• Cardiovascular Diseases

Background:

• European research consortia frequently experience competition for resources and recognition.
• Independent consortia, funded by the EU Horizon2020 call, focused on novel cardiovascular disease drug targets.
• Each consortium pursued distinct research strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the benefits of inter-consortia collaboration for enhancing scientific impact and efficiency.
• To share lessons learned from a collaborative approach between independent research projects.
• To encourage future consortia to adopt knowledge-sharing strategies.

Main Methods:

• Consortia coordinators initiated knowledge sharing at an agreed project stage.
• Information exchange focused on research strategies, visions, and ideas.
• The approach aimed to leverage shared insights for mutual benefit.

Main Results:

• Intensified interaction was envisioned to increase impact, outcomes, and efficiency.
• The paper documents the learning experiences from this collaborative initiative.
• The study highlights the potential advantages of cross-consortia cooperation.

Conclusions:

• Collaboration between independent research consortia can yield significant benefits.
• Sharing knowledge and resources can overcome competitive challenges.
• This approach offers a model for future research endeavors to maximize scientific impact.