Research Initiatives

Developmental Cancer Therapeutics HCC's Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program focuses on lipid signaling and metabolism, stress response pathways, and developing effective cancer therapies. Digestive Disease Research Core Center The mission of the MUSC Digestive Disease Research Core Center is to enhance outstanding, collaborative biomedical research in digestive and liver diseases. Digestive Diseases Research Discover MUSC’s leadership in digestive diseases through multidisciplinary patient care, clinical and basic science research, and advanced education. Division of Cardiology The Division of Cardiology at MUSC is a leader in cardiovascular patient care, training, and research. Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division provides a comprehensive spectrum of mental health clinical services for children, adolescents, and families. Drug & Alcohol Programs The Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs (CDAP) offers an array of clinical services for the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders, forming a continuum of patient care. Drug Discovery Research Drug Discovery at MUSC brings together outstanding basic science and clinical researchers with pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries to develop innovative therapies and medicines. Education & Training | Department of Rehabilitation Sciences MUSC Division of Physical Therapy offers three residency programs, neurologic, orthopedic, and pediatric., and offered in residential and hybrid formats. Learn about Occupational Therapy programs at MUSC Fellowship Research Training | Pulmonary & Critical Care The MUSC Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine's fellowship program facilitates research training and mentorship. Geriatrics At MUSC Health, we provide compassionate, personalized care for older adults—helping seniors stay safe, independent, and healthy at every stage of aging. Global Health Faculty Impact Grant Grants to support faculty for non-research projects in low-and middle-income countries. Global Health Research Learn more about faculty and student international research conducted through the MUSC Center for Global Health. Harvey & Marcia Schiller Surgical Innovation Center The Harvey and Marcia Schiller Surgical Innovation Center at the Medical University of South Carolina is a dedicated center for surgical innovation that aims to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiencies. Health Disparities Research MUSC researchers strive to improve access to health care in our state’s rural communities to fight chronic health problems such as diabetes. Health Services Research Program The College of Health Profession’s Health Services Research (HSR) program is administratively located within the Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management, but draws faculty and students from all CHP departments. Improving Health in Rheumatic Diseases Core Center for Clinical Research The MUSC IMHRD Core Center for Clinical Research (CCCR) was established in 2017 to advance research and improve health outcomes in rheumatic diseases.