About SCTR

The South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute (SCTR) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) nationwide network that provides the support necessary to bridge the gap between biomedical discovery and meaningful clinical and public health interventions that ultimately influence policy and support better health for all people.

Translational Science Spectrum

The translational science spectrum spans Basic Science (T0), Translation to Humans (T1), Translation to Patients (T2), Translation to Practice (T3), and Translation to Populations (T4)

Programs & Services

Research resources and activities are organized in several programmatic areas that span the stages of translational research, from discovery to implementation. Formal predoctoral (TL1) training and career development (KL2) components are included.

The Support Center for Clinical & Translational Science (SUCCESS) is staffed by a team of experts who provide research navigation and free consultations to clinical and translational research investigators and stakeholders across South Carolina. Visit the SUCCESS Center

The Research Nexus facilitates patient-oriented research and is part of SCTR’s Participant and Clinical Interactions (PCI) Program. Several fee-based research services, including research coordination and management, clinical nursing and laboratory studies, can be obtained through the SCTR Research Nexus. Explore Research Nexus Services

Consultations and services are requested, reviewed, and tracked using the SPARCRequest (Services, Pricing and Application for Research Centers) system, which was developed by SCTR. This request engine and work fulfillment portal provides a storefront for all core research services and resources at MUSC. SPARCRequest is used by many other CTSA programs across the United States. Submit a SPARCRequest

Get to Know SCTR Infographic (PDF)

Our Collaborators

SCTR’s robust network of collaborators includes academic, health care, and community-based organizations across the state that work together to advance translational science.

A visual depiction of SCTR's rich network of collaborators, including institutions, Community Advisory Board, and national organizations

Collaborating Institutions & Organizations- key relationships with collaborators and stakeholders to enhance its statewide impact 

Community Advisory Board- several SC Organizations engage with SCTR to provide insight into community priorities, guide community-engaged research, and serve as a liaisons with community stakeholders

National Collaborations- SCTR contributes to national efforts that advance clinical & translational science and research

Leadership & Organization

CTSA Program

SCTR is funded in part through the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institute of Health, grants UL1TR001450, TL1TR001451, and KL2TR001452.

Additional support for SCTR is provided by:

  • Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine
  • Hollings Cancer Center
  • MUSC Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
  • MUSC Health Authority

Locations

SCTR Research Nexus

96 Jonathan Lucas Street

Suite: 214

MSC Code: 195

Charleston, SC 29425

SCTR Institute

Roper MOB

125 Doughty Street

Suite: 140

MSC Code: 195

Charleston, SC 29403