Improving healthcare access and outcomes in South Carolina through community engagement and innovative science.
Official title: The South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute (SCTR)
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-11010604 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve healthcare in rural South Carolina by using new technology and teaming up with local communities to make sure everyone has better access to medical care and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | April 28, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2032 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $3,809,664 |
| NIH project number | 1UM1TR005294-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11010604 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include residents of rural South Carolina who face barriers to accessing healthcare services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in urban areas with adequate healthcare access may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The South Carolina Clinical and Translational Research Institute (SCTR) aims to enhance healthcare delivery across South Carolina, particularly in rural areas where medical resources are scarce. By collaborating with community members and stakeholders, SCTR focuses on translating innovative scientific discoveries into practical clinical applications. The initiative will leverage telehealth technologies and partnerships with local universities to develop outreach strategies that address the state's pressing health issues. Over the next seven years, SCTR will work to create a responsive infrastructure that supports patient-centered clinical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve healthcare access and health outcomes for patients in rural South Carolina.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in community-engaged research have shown success in improving health outcomes in similar rural settings.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Flume, Patrick a — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Flume, Patrick a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.