Although some might be skeptical about participating in such a diverse curriculum, it quickly becomes obvious how this diverse community of scientists are intertwined with much to share and learn from each other.
This conference highlights the diverse translational approaches scientists are under-taking to tackle this complex disease.
Andrew Watson, from the University of East Anglia, sums up the general feeling when he says that these selective quotes show that climate scientists are "a diverse, sometimes contradictory" bunch, with assorted motives.
"Reading down these selective quotes, what comes across to me is that climate scientists are a diverse, complex and argumentative bunch, much like any other group of people," said Andrew Watson, Royal Society research professor at UEA. "They argue about the data and trash the models.
Scientists are a diverse lot, but they typically share one characteristic: When it comes to their research, they are perfectionists.
"As we breed the particular plants that Hikurangi medicines are derived from, our plant scientists are saying diverse genetics is really important".
Since scientists are motivated by diverse aims, the model is accordingly at best a small part of the complete story.
Seamounts attract a diverse array of ocean life, but scientists aren't exactly sure why.
Microbes, microorganisms, enzymes and their genetic engineering form the basis of a suite of technologies and processes that a diverse group of companies, researchers and scientists are seeking to develop for commercial use.
Issues once considered by doctors and scientists are now handled by a diverse array of participants, including philosophers, lawyers, theologians and lay representatives.
