South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute

SCTR’s vision is to advance human health. By creating and implementing innovative research programs across institutions and populations, we ensure all share in the benefits of translational science.

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Accelerating biomedical discovery to improve health

SCTR is a statewide, NIH-funded institute that provides consultative expertise, resources, training, and funding to support research teams. Our goal is to accelerate scientific discoveries from the laboratory to clinical and public health practice to improve the health of patients and communities across SC and beyond.

Offering key resources

Access guidance for new investigators, subscribe to weekly research updates, and learn how translational science drives discoveries into real‑world impact.

Getting Started in Research

To help those new to research at MUSC get started and successfully navigate activities throughout a project's lifecycle, explore the resources available to support research teams.

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Get a weekly briefing of research events, training opportunities, resources, funding announcements, and service updates delivered to your inbox each week.

What is Translational Science?

Find news, tools, and educational resources that deepen understanding of translational research and translational science.

Powering research impact.

Two participants stand in front of a conference board highlighting vitamin d deficiency and preterm birth

Vitamin D in pregnancy

MUSC study of 15,000 pregnancies links severe maternal vitamin D deficiency to higher risk of preterm birth.

Vitamin D in Pregnancy

AI to take center stage at scientific retreat

MUSC’s SCTR Institute will host a fall scientific retreat on September 25, focusing on AI’s ever-expanding role in healthcare.

AI to Take Center Stage

Turning metrics into meaning

The Evaluation and Quality Improvement (EQI) team serves as SCTR’s “impact engine,” working behind the scenes to measure, monitor and improve programs.

SCTR EQI Turning Metrics into Meaning

Idea to Impact

With his 2024-2025 SCTR STEP award, Adam Tanious, M.D. and co-creator Ryan Gedney, M.D. have transformed an innovative concept into a tested prototype

SCTR STEP Adam Tanious

MUSC researchers develop stem cell therapy

A group of researchers at MUSC has recently developed a new stem cell therapy with a remarkable ability to reverse new-onset Type 1 diabetes (T1D) in a mouse model of the disease

Promising stem cell therapy for diabetes

Participant Engagement Groups (PEGs)

SCTR PEGs help investigators focus their research for real world impact

Participant Engagement Groups put community front and center

Find the support you need.

We serve researchers, clinical research professionals, early career scientists and trainees, and communities.

D&I Science

Dive deeper into D&I Science through SCTR's Dissemination and Implementation Science Program (DISC).

Education & Training

We offer training and development awards and professional development and learning opportunities to facilitate a skilled research workforce.

Funding Opportunities

SCTR supports multiple funding opportunities and encourages innovative, multidisciplinary, translational science.

Remote Trials

Find resources supporting Decentralized (Remote) Clinical Trials capitalizing on recent advances in mobile health and digital technologies.

Research Nexus

The NEXUS fee-based services include access to clinical research facilities, nursing, nutrition, and laboratory space and support.

Research Opportunities

The Research Opportunities & Collaborations program pairs clinical research opportunities from trial networks and industry with MUSC investigators.

Services & Consultations

We provide a full range of support across the translational spectrum, from identification of funding through technology.

Success Center

The SUCCESS Center offers access to research expertise, information, and navigation spanning the research lifecycle.

Tools & Guides

Explore a variety of research resources to assist study teams across all the stages of clinical and translational research.

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Our Impact

The depth and breadth of SCTR services and resources enable transformative research initiatives that improve health outcomes.

Services 16.4K requests received

Services 2938 investigators supported

Services 29.7K services provided

Services 96% service satisfaction

Citations 2K publications

Citations 16% cited in policy

Publications 137 news stories

Publications 56 median altremics score

Teams driving research forward.

Read our team spotlight features to meet the individuals behind the scenes supporting progress and smoothing the process to help research move from idea to impact.

Turning research challenges into triumphs

Every research project has a journey. The SUCCESS Center is here if you ever need a navigator.

Research connections that drive impact

Learn how the Research Opportunities & Collaborations (ROC) team powers clinical trial success.

Clearing the path to discovery

The Regulatory Knowledge & Support (RKS) team serves as a trusted partner in navigating the complex landscape of research regulation.

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