# Advancing cross-disciplinarity in bone and joint infection science using the COMBINE approach: an example from Denmark

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a collaborative approach for bone and joint infection research in Denmark.

## Contribution

The novel contribution is the COMBINE approach for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in infection science.

## Key findings

- The COMBINE initiative was established in 2018 to enhance collaboration in bone and joint infection research.
- The COMBINE approach has been successful and is being shared for broader adoption.

## Abstract

In 2018, the Centrum fOr translational Medicine on Bone and joint INfEctions (COMBINE) was created to facilitate collaboration among Danish scientists and researchers dedicated to bone and joint infection research. The COMBINE approach was developed to ensure successful collaboration, and this publication aims to share this successful approach.