Health research is exceedingly broad and transcends disciplinary boundaries.
Thus, it is a challenge for many health researchers to establish teams of collaborators. Yet, trans-disciplinary research teams are encouraged by funding agencies. The ability to develop a critical mass of researchers to address various health research questions is key to remaining competitive for research funds. Moreover, the dissemination of research findings to inform health policies, programs and services is becoming increasingly important. In 1994, we developed a multidisciplinary network of researchers in Southwestern Ontario engaged in health research.