Multidisciplinary research and data-driven approaches are prevalent trends

One main trend in research is the growing prevalence of multidisciplinary collaborations, with researchers from different fields working together to tackle complex problems. This is in contrast to the past where individual grants were more common. Another trend is the increasing impact of data-driven approaches, particularly in the era of AI and machine learning. Data analysis and machine learning techniques are being applied to various fields, such as drug discovery and predictive modeling, leading to more accurate and efficient solutions.