Art–science collaborations in biotechnology research: a transdisciplinary approach

While funding agencies promote transdisciplinary approaches, significant barriers persist. Successful transdisciplinary research (TDR) demands embracing different ways of knowing, addressing power imbalances, and accepting slower, more complex research processes. Drawing from the experience with BactoHealing, the authors demonstrate how genuine transdisciplinarity requires courage, trust, and institutional support to challenge traditional frameworks.