Table 4. Characteristics of an MTT.

Implementation of MTTs requires elements of each of these attributes.

Characteristic	Attributes
Goals	Address issues related to human disease/ community health
	Accomplish scientific tasks at an accelerated rate
	Expand scientific, educational and team-based capabilities
	Develop team effectiveness through adaptation and learning
Structure	Multidisciplinary membership
	Formally designated roles
	Connection with internal and/or external research networks
Process	Collaboration
	Interdependence
	Autonomy and self-selection
	Egalitarian governance
	Technological facilitation