Medical University of South Carolina


The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is South Carolina’s premier biomedical research institution, dedicated to advancing health through innovative research, education, and clinical care. With over $300 million in research funding and a commitment to addressing pressing health challenges, MUSC fosters collaboration among faculty, staff, and community partners to translate scientific discoveries into impactful health solutions. The South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute (SCTR) at MUSC supports innovative research across the translational spectrum, from basic science to population health, including patient-centered and community-engaged research.

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Medical University of South Carolina


What We Do

Identifies extramural funding opportunities and assists faculty members in preparing competitive proposals, with an emphasis on strategic research areas.

Provides oversight of research involving humans, animals, and biohazards, to safeguard and ensure compliance with institutional rules and regulations.

Assists faculty and staff with the administrative processes involved with obtaining and conducting extramurally funded programs.

Supports clinical researchers by developing strategic partnerships with industry sponsors.

Provides assistance with regulatory aspects of the research process including eIRB submissions, document development, and compliance with federal regulations.

Offers consultation services and recruitment tools to assist study teams with the development of recruitment plans and the enrollment and retention of study participants.



News & Updates

An annual event focusing on advancing equity through precision health, featuring various speakers and discussions.

A half-day virtual program tailored to new faculty to provide an introduction to research at MUSC and available resources.

MUSC researchers and their collaborators will explore how cannabis smoking alters the bacterial communities in the mouth and how those changes affect the brain.

MUSC researchers discover a potential biomarker that predicts severity of heart disease in African American lupus patients.