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 Learn about the MUSC education and training opportunities available for students and residents in the field of global health. 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 Ethics & Cultural Humility Resources to better identify and navigate some of the ethical and cultural complexities you may encounter while abroad. F-1 Students MUSC F-1 visa status is granted to nonimmigrant students temporarily in the United States to study full-time at an academic or language institute. Faculty Impact Grant Grants to support faculty for non-research projects in low-and middle-income countries. 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 Week Learn more about the annual MUSC Global Health Week, organized by the MUSC Center for Global Health. H-1B Employees H-1B status allows MUSC employers to hire a qualifying foreign national temporarily in a type of employment position called a "specialty occupation".