MUSC Research Administration

Research Leadership

Lori L. McMahon, Ph.D.

Vice President for Research

Patrick Flume, M.D.

Associate Vice President for Clinical Research

Kevin Gray, M.D.

Assistant Vice President for Advancing Research Partnerships

Les Lenert

Leslie Lenert, M.D.

Associate Vice President for Data Science and Informatics

Meet our Research Leaders

Research Support Offices

Research Development

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

Research Integrity

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

Research & Sponsored Programs

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

Clinical Research

Supports clinical researchers by developing strategic partnerships with industry sponsors.

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University Research Council

MUSC Clyburn Research Center Drug Discover Ext

URC is charged to recommend initiatives and mechanisms to develop, promote and administer a dynamic and innovative research environment at MUSC with the goal of nurturing discovery and knowledge application for the benefit of society.

URC and Subcommittees