We Asked the Experts: Virtual Interdisciplinary Research Teams—An Opportunity for Diversity and Inclusivity in the Pursuit of Excellence

Until now, most impactful research and discoveries in medicine have come from the traditional laboratories located within universities and/or hospitals. Opportunities to become involved in these important research programs were underpinned by the absolute need for any talented individual to leave their physical location, lifestyle, culture, and often, their families, resulting in their contribution coming at a significant personal cost. Such an endeavour may have led to some opting out of this path, thereby depriving science of potentially valuable contributions.