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New VP of Research
Dr. Timothy Stemmler will help guide MUSC's mission as a biomedical research institution.
Research at MUSC
Innovating Transformative Care
We’re harnessing the possibilities of innovation. At the Medical University of South Carolina, new ideas and advancements flow from classrooms to laboratories and out into communities across our state and the world. Led by our internationally recognized faculty and scientists, our discoveries grow knowledge, our clinical trials transform medical treatments, and our innovations influence the care you receive.
As South Carolina’s premier biomedical research institute, we know there’s always new terrain to cover. The drive toward innovation that makes an impact propels us forward: leading the state in research funding, we’re home to just one of 60 Clinical and Translational Service Award (CTSA) hubs, our researchers published over 3,500 articles in 2021 alone, and we’re the home of more than 50 active biomedical startups. See how we’re shaping the boundless discoveries of research.
Featured Research Stories
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Epilepsy Findings
Neuropsychologist at MUSC is a senior author with a team that linked importance of new brain cells with verbal memory and intellectual functioning.
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ACS Grant
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Dr. Natalie Saini was awarded a Research Scholar Grant by the American Cancer Society.
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Golgi Stress
New research at Hollings shows how the Golgi body, an organelle within cells, could be a biomarker for T-cell tumor-fighting activity.
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Early Career Scholar Award
Hollings researcher receives Department of Defense Early Career Scholar Award to improve immune therapies by targeting resistant kidney tumors.
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Alcohol and Cancer
The U.S. surgeon general is calling attention to the link between alcohol and cancer, a connection that may be news to the general public.
Research Areas
Innovation lays the foundation for advancement, but it doesn't stop there. Explore how our discoveries impact the lives we touch–from new diagnostic approaches to more elective, less invasive treatments.
Addiction Sciences
From brain neuroimaging to genetics, researchers use technology to increase the medical field's understanding of addiction and expand treatment possibilities.
Cancer
We're home to Hollings Cancer Center, the state's only NCI-designated center that serves as a hub of innovative research, education, treatment, and outreach.
Community Health
Drawing together community members and researchers, we strive to understand and break down health disparities and improve healthcare access across our state.
Digestive Diseases
As an emerging leader in this area, MUSC connects gastroenterologists, surgeons, and radiologists to advance treatment of digestive health and liver disease.
Drug Discovery
Our collaborations with pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries generate breakthroughs for fibrotic and inflammatory diseases and neurological disorders.
Health Disparities
We aim to increase healthcare access and reduce care disparities in the state while focusing on conditions ranging from cancer and diabetes to mental illness.
Inflammation Fibrosis
Our preeminent basic, clinical, and translational research advances therapies for autoimmune disorders and fibrotic diseases.
Neuroscience
MUSC has one of the nation's largest teams of neuroscience specialists using the latest technologies to learn how the brain works and advance the field.
Oral Health
Our use of technology paired with state-of-the-art dental education leads to discoveries that improve oral, dental, and craniofacial health.
Stroke & Spinal Cord Injury
Our advances in stroke and spinal cord injury research shape approaches to post-stroke and rehabilitation care.
Centers, Cores & Institutes
Transformative ideas begin here. Explore MUSC’s research centers, institutions, and cores, home to state-of-the-art resources and health-advancing instruction.
Find a Clinical Trial
Empowering patient health begins with clinical trials. Explore how we’re pioneering progress.
All Clinical TrialsResource Routing
Innovation flourishes through collaboration. Learn more about our health-advancing startups and funding opportunities, and help us continue unlocking transformative possibilities.
Research Development
Identifies extramural funding opportunities and assists faculty members through grant proposal development and by provides strategic educational resources.
Partnerships
Works with industry sponsors, contract research organizations, and other research collaborators to pair clinical research opportunities with MUSC Investigators.
Research & Sponsored Programs
Aids in managing and overseeing extramurally-funded programs, ensuring compliance and serving as the authorized point of contact for sponsored projects.
Funding Portal
Enables MUSC Investigators to find federal, state, MUSC Foundation, corporate, and pilot funding opportunities to support the various stages of their research.
Tools for Researchers
Access a range of resources for MUSC researchers, including cores, funding information, post-award management, IP development, sustainability tips, and more.
SCTR Institute
Improves health outcomes and quality of life for South Carolina and beyond through discoveries translated into evidence-based practice.