Research Initiatives

Center for Global Health MUSC excels at education, research, and patient care across the health sciences disciplines through a strong network of academic centers and institutes. Center for Health Disparities Research The MUSC Center for Health Disparities Research studies health differences linked to socioeconomic status, geographic location, and other societal factors. Center for Healthy Aging In alignment with the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing, the MUSC Center for Healthy Aging embraces all aspects of healthy aging with an understanding that aging begins at birth, and healthy aging strategies must reach across the entire lifespan. Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Digestive & Liver Disease Information about the COBRE in Digestive and Liver Disease in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology at MUSC. Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Neurodevelopment & its Disorders Page for the COBRE in NeuroDevelopment and Its Disorders.  The purpose of the CNDD is to build a research community focused on disorders of brain development. Center of Excellence in Behavioral Health Nursing The center aims to address the pressing demand for skilled behavioral healthcare professionals. Charles P. Darby Children's Research Institute Detailed information about the research and researchers in the Charles P. Darby Children's Research Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina. Charleston Alchohol Research Center The Charleston Alcohol Research Center (ARC) is a P50 Center supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Charleston Opioid Center on Addiction The Charleston Opioid Center on Addiction was created by the NIH to discover the neurological mechanisms that compel people using addictive drugs to relapse. Clinical Trials Bootcamp SCTR encourages career development through predoctoral and mentored training programs, educational courses, innovative learning opportunities, and informative workshops to support those who currently work in research and to grow South Carolina’s Clinical and Translational Research workforce. Community Health Research MUSC's Community Health programs exist to lead an innovative, system-wide effort to strengthen the capacity for collaborative research relationships among academic investigators and community members, community-based clinicians, and local health care organizations. Comparative Effectiveness & Data Analytics Research Resource (CEDAR) The Center for Health Data Innovation & Impact advances health care through secondary data, mixed methods, applied research, analytics, and education. Cystic Fibrosis Care | Pediatric The MUSC Children’s Health Cystic Fibrosis Center gives children with cystic fibrosis the best chance at a long, happy life, lived as comfortably as possible. Department of Medicine The Department of Medicine combines excellence in clinical care, research, and best-in-class training to advance the next generation of physician leaders. Dermatology Research Dermatology Research. Clinical trials. Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Icthyosis, Psoriasis, Prurigo Nodularis, Eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, Vitiligo Dermatology Research Team Researchers in the MUSC Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery investigate a broad spectrum of dermatologic conditions and diseases.