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29.06.2023 | Editorial Perspective
We Asked the Experts: Virtual Interdisciplinary Research Teams—An Opportunity for Diversity and Inclusivity in the Pursuit of Excellence
verfasst von:
Savio George Barreto
Erschienen in:
World Journal of Surgery
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Ausgabe 10/2023
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Excerpt
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. Thus, financial, geographical, cultural and possibly gender barriers may affect who is able to conduct standard research [
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2]. However, with the broadening use of videoconferencing, this conundrum begs the simple question, “Why should research teams be restricted to, or by, a common physical location?” …