Consulting for Interdisciplinary Research Networks

Real world problems can rarely be grasped through the lens of a single discipline. Solving complex problems requires true interdisciplinary interactions. These interactions do not thrive without nurturance from parent institutions and funders.

Robert M. Rose, MD has worked as a funder, researcher, and interdisciplinary network leader. He has made a career of engaging diverse research and funding partners in interdisciplinary collaborations. Dr. Rose is now available to consult with foundations and research partners on how best to strengthen and nurture their interdisciplinary initiatives.

New Monograph

Finding Answers to Big Questions

Overcoming Disciplinary Boundaries Through Research Networks

A Guide to Conceiving, Organizing, Implementing and Monitoring Interdisciplinary Research Networks

Knowledge of real world problems can rarely be grasped through the lens of a single discipline. We can gather and carefully blend the range of perspectives necessary to truly understand complex social and natural phenomena through appropriately constituted interdisciplinary research networks. Launching, supporting, and nurturing interdisciplinary networks is a complicated task.

Download a monograph intended to provide foundation and institutional leaders with a blueprint that can lead to the successful initiation of new networks that will enable potentially powerful and exciting new work. Download Finding Answers to Big Questions Monograph >>>

Testimonial

Sir Michael Marmot, MD

Bob Rose's reputation preceded him. His famous work on air traffic controllers had a justifiably worldwide reputation. He brought to his work with the MacArthur Foundation a keen understanding of mental and physical health, how they interact, and how they relate to social processes. More than his detailed knowledge, and remarkable memory, he has sensitivity to what is needed for people from different disciplines to work together. Remarkably, under his guidance strong individuals work cohesively as a group.

— Sir Michael Marmot, MD

Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London, 1985-present
Director, International Centre for Health and Society, University College London, 1994-present
Honorary Consultant, Camden & Islington Health Authority, London, 1985-present
Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, London, 1989
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London 1996

Robert M Rose

Robert M. Rose, MD

Robert M. Rose, MD has long been interested in understanding how the real world gets under our skin. From his earliest work at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research studying men in training and battle, to his most recent efforts with the Mind Brain Body and Health Institute examining the role of the brain in influencing risk and expression of disease, Dr. Rose has pursued scientific inquiry using interdisciplinary approaches.

Robert M Rose, MD