Research
With access to the latest cutting-edge technologies, support from our university and opportunities to collaborate across diverse areas of focus, our research team is making an immeasurable impact on the state of South Carolina and beyond.
The USC School of Medicine Columbia is one of the top research-funded units at USC, with a large scientific portfolio in many disciplines including cell biology, immunology, neuroscience, and pharmacology.
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Office of Research
The Office of Research provides opportunities for research development, education and training, as well as grant submission and project support.
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Clinical Departments
Our clinical departments provide an exemplary educational foundation for our M.D. students, residents and fellows, while partaking in cutting edge research and providing patient-centered care.
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Basic Science Departments
These departments give our students the chance to develop an understanding of cellular and molecular behavior before launching into student-faculty research projects.
The support you need to succeed
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$44.37 million
Total SOM awards across all sources in FY2025
The School of Medicine had a substantial increase in funding in FY2025, a 46.4% increase
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$323 million
USC record for sponsored awards funding in FY2025
USC is the state’s most comprehensive health sciences teaching and research institution
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Student Scholarly Opportunities
Research opportunities for students in each of our six academic programs is at the heart of taking part in cutting-edge research at the School of Medicine Columbia.
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Research News
Explore some of the School of Medicine’s research accomplishments.
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Research Facilities
Our facilities and resources are helping our faculty and students push the boundaries of clinical research where we are now, along with where we are planning on going.
