 then CAT's internal research programme seeks to foster cross-disciplinary team science by creating an environment that encourages collaboration between different disciplines and agencies. This includes developing policies, structures and processes that support team science, such as an organisational mission statement, principles for ethical conduct of research, performance review criteria and training programmes. Additionally, the programme has implemented an organisational structure that allows for fluid team assembly, specialised project management and decision-making based on clear screening criteria and milestones. Finally, the programme has seen success in its efforts to streamline the pre-clinical translational research process, resulting in faster development of new treatments and improved patient outcomes. This article was authored by Amanda El Fogel, Anna Nebel, Jessica M Fappal Badja and others.