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Research

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Today's research leads to tomorrow's cures.

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is committed to translational science that accelerates lifesaving discoveries getting from the lab to the bedside to benefit our patients, both at Hollings and beyond. Hollings is home to more than 140 scientists conducting research and collaborating on better ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat this complex disease. As one of 72 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers, Hollings continues to attract top cancer researchers from leading institutions across the country who conduct research in the community, laboratory, and clinic. The center has an annual research funding portfolio of over $50 million and offers more than 200 clinical trials.


“ This is lifesaving research we're doing to discover and invent new treatments, to test them, and to make sure the outcomes of our patients are improved by putting these new treatments in place. ”

Dr. Raymond DuBois, director of MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

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Clinical Trial Development

Are you a researcher or doctor with an idea for a clinical trial? The Hollings Advisory for Rapid Translation (HART) provides expertise and mentorship to help you develop your trial.

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Latest Research News

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Breathing Room

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers found that loosening up a CAR's grip on its Treg improved its function.
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ACS Grant

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Dr. Natalie Saini was awarded a Research Scholar Grant by the American Cancer Society.

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HPV Vaccine Success

Cervical cancer deaths in women under 25, who were tweens when the HPV vaccine was introduced, have plunged, Hollings researchers show.

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Tregs to the Rescue

New research shows how Tregs could transform care for type 1 diabetes and eventually cancer and autoimmune diseases.

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Golgi Stress

New research at Hollings shows how the Golgi body, an organelle within cells, could be a biomarker for T-cell tumor-fighting activity.
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Catalyst Award

The American Cancer Society awarded Hollings researcher David Long, Ph.D., a Catalyst grant to study how two proteins' interaction affects genomic instability.

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Tackling Cancer Resistance

Anti-malarial drug shows promise against cancer, but resistance often develops. A Hollings team found out how, setting stage for combination therapies.
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Lung Cancer Screening

Not enough people are aware of lung cancer screening, even though the test can find early-stage, treatable cancer, Hollings researchers find.

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Quitting Smoking after Cancer

Quitting smoking soon after a cancer diagnosis adds an average of two years to a patient's life, a new study finds.

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Education & Training

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Hollings is committed to developing the researchers who will go on to make cancer research breakthroughs in the years ahead. Starting with high school students, Hollings offers education, training, mentoring, and career development opportunities across all levels.

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Funding Opportunities

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Hollings offers intramural support opportunities for students, postdoctoral trainees, and faculty conducting cancer-related research and clinical services.

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Hollings Membership

Hollings seeks MUSC faculty who have an interest in cancer research and provides opportunities for interactions and collaboration among investigators with common interests. Members are given priority access to Hollings-supported shared resources and are eligible to apply for pilot project funding.

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