Mission
The mission of ClinTrUSC is to improve health outcomes across South Carolina by building a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical and translational research infrastructure that connects academic research with regional healthcare systems and community-based partners.
Our Partners
In addition to our academic partners, we are proud to collaborate with leading health systems such as Prisma Health, the largest healthcare provider in the state, and the Veterans Administration (VA) Health System. These partnerships enable us to develop a unified, cohesive approach to clinical and translational research, particularly focusing on high-risk and underserved communities.
Leadership
ClinTrUSC is led by Co-PIs Dr. Francis Spinale from the Floyd School of Medicine and Dr. James Hébert from the Arnold School of Public Health along with the ClinTrUSC Core Directors and Executive Director, Shalon Howard.
Dr. Spinale is a cardiovascular surgeon-scientist and has directed a translational research effort in the thematic area of heart failure, the main cause of death and disability in South Carolina, for nearly three decades. Dr. Spinale is a vigorous proponent of integrating clinical research into the health care system for the purposes of continuous improvement in patient care, outcomes, and effectiveness.
Dr. Hébert, a Distinguished Professor of Epidemiology at the Arnold School of Public
Health, focuses his research on the role of diet in cancer and chronic diseases, and
methodological advancements in study design and measurement technologies for diet
and risk factors. As Director of the South Carolina Statewide Cancer Prevention and
Control Program, Dr. Hébert leads a diverse research portfolio addressing various
public health concerns.
ClinTrUSC Cores
ClinTrUSC is organized into several strategic cores, each designed to advance clinical and translational research in South Carolina. To explore these cores, visit the ClinTrUSC Cores pages.