Research Nexus

The SCTR Research Nexus provides fee-based services for a myriad of clinical research needs, including nursing and nutrition, laboratory, research coordination and management, and a research facility providing space and support. These include but aren’t limited to investigator-initiated, federally funded, foundation-funded, industry-initiated/industry-sponsored, and pilot studies. The overarching goal is to facilitate patient-oriented research in a cost-effective manner and help strengthen the discipline of clinical and translational science.

The overarching goal is to facilitate patient-oriented research in a cost-effective manner and help strengthen the discipline of clinical and translational science.

Nexus Research Center

The approximately 7,000 sq. ft. facility on the 2nd floor of MUSC's Clinical Sciences Building includes six procedure rooms, six examination rooms, a three chair-infusion suite, a phlebotomy room, AIIR suite and a pulmonary function testing suite.

The SCTR Research Nexus facilities provide space and support for a multitude of studies. These include but are not limited to investigator-initiated, federally funded, foundation-funded, industry-initiated/industry-sponsored, and pilot studies. 

Services

Clinical Nursing & Nutrition - Offers skilled nursing services, and nutrition staff offering resources for the study of various diets and specific nutrients.

Nursing Contact

Lesley Platt, BSN, RN

Nurse Manager II, SCTR Research Nexus
843-792-6262
plattle@musc.edu

Research Coordination & Management (RCM) - Provides a wide range of research coordination & management services for research studies.

RCM Contact 

Clare Tyson, MA, CCRA

Research Coordination & Management Manager
tysonc@musc.edu

Laboratory - Includes eleven benches of working space, biological safety cabinets, -80°C, -20°C, and liquid nitrogen freezers, and other vital equipment.

Lab Contact

Amy Gandy, MS

Administrator/Laboratory Manager, SCTR Research Nexus
843-792-2595
gandya@musc.edu

Connect with Services

Visit SPARCRequest , to browse SCTR’s comprehensive online catalog of both Free and Fee-based research services, request services and/or quickly obtain pricing as applicable.

Related Links

Research Nexus Patient Registration

Cancellation Form