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Clinical Trialist Training Program

The Clinical Trialist Training Program (CTTP) is a joint initiative between SCTR, the MUSC College of Medicine, and the Hollings Cancer Center that provides 10% salary support (plus fringe) for one year of training to develop new site investigators for multicenter clinical trials.

The goal of this program is to engage new clinical trialists who will develop a clinical trial portfolio and generate continued salary support beyond the year of training. This funding opportunity is open to College of Medicine & Hollings Cancer Center-affiliated faculty who are in departments that can support a clinical trial.

CTTP Program Update

CTTP Welcomes New Awardees

Beginning July 1, 2026, SCTR welcomes the sixth cohort of Clinical Trialist Training Program awardees
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Eligibility

Eligible candidates are full-time clinical faculty (tenure or non-tenure track) in the College of Medicine at the rank of Associate Professor or lower. Participants must have a clinical doctoral degree and be board certified in a specialty. More details on eligibility requirements can be found in the RFA.

Program Training & Experience

The CTTP will provide didactic training and hands-on trial experience including:

  • Participation in a “Clinical Trials Bootcamp”
  • Quarterly “Meet the Expert” Didactic Sessions
  • Quarterly Progress Reviews and mentoring
  • Identification of multicenter trials in which to participate as the site PI
  • Feasibility and financial assessments; contract execution and IRB applications; and recruitment strategies, tools, and budgeting for the selected trials
  • Support of SCTR staff knowledge and resources

Recruitment

Recruitment closed February 13, 2026 for the Appointment Term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

2025-2026 Awardees

College of Medicine

Nathan Roberts, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Emergency Medicine
Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Ben Strickland, M.D.
Department of Neurosurgery
Specialty: Neurosurgery

Hollings Cancer Center

Alexandra Kejner, M.D.
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Specialty: Head and Neck Surgical Oncology/
Microvascular Reconstruction

Abirami Sivapiragasam, M.D.
Department of Medicine
Specialty: Breast Oncology

Awardees in the News

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Testing real-world reactions

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Leadership

Andrew Goodwin,  M.D., MSCR

Section Chief, Critical Care
Medical Director, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Professor, College of Medicine
mail goodwian@musc.edu

Dr. Andrew Goodwin is a pulmonary intensivist committed to improving the health and well-being of critically ill patients through patient-centered care and clinical and translational research. His clinical interests include the hemodynamic management of septic shock and ventilation strategies for ARDS as well as strategies to mitigate ICU delirium. He also performs translational research focused on the potential role that micro RNA play in the endothelial dysfunction of sepsis and ARDS. In particular, he and his collaborators are focused on identifying the role that circulating miRNA have on endothelial cell gene expression and function and their potential use as a therapeutic in these syndromes. Additionally, he investigates the impact of patient factors such as race and comorbidities as well as hospital factors such as location and size on the outcomes of critical illness. His long-range goal is to improve the outcomes of critically ill patients through new therapeutics and optimal bedside care.

Diana Lee-Chavarria, MA

Assistant Director, Operations, Translational Science Education & Workforce Development - SC Clinical & Translational Research (SCTR) Institute
mail leeachar@musc.edu