TREC I provided additional support for cross-center collaboration via a number of structural elements, specifically: (1) the independently funded coordination center, that facilitated cross-center collaboration via communications, technological, and infrastructure support; (2) monthly teleconferences of the TREC I Steering Committee, consisting of the directors of the four research centers and coordination center, and the NCI TREC Scientific Program Director; (3) semiannual grantee meetings; and (4) professional development and training opportunities including webinars, travel support for conferences, and travel support for short-term training with experts in other disciplines or fields to aid in efforts to pursue new TD research directions.
