Dr. Chris Chute, a professor of health informatics at Johns Hopkins University, discusses the ever-growing importance of data sharing and harmonization in healthcare. He emphasizes the role of team science, where domain experts collaborate with informatics specialists to improve healthcare outcomes. Dr. Chute introduces the concept of a "data commons," an integrated environment for combining diverse data sources. He concludes by highlighting the potential applications of such an integrated data platform within the Johns Hopkins Artificial Intelligence & Technology Collaboratory for Aging Research to enhance patient care and medical knowledge.