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Cancer Research

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Advancing cancer research that changes lives

Today’s research leads to tomorrow’s cures. At MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, we’re committed to advancing scientific discoveries, bringing our work in the lab to patients who need new options and better outcomes.

The Hollings difference

Our core research programs

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Cancer Biology & Immunology

Identifying the basic mechanisms that regulate cancer cell biology and the anti-tumor immune response.

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Cancer Prevention & Control

Using population-based research to reduce cancer incidence and death in South Carolina and beyond.

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Developmental Cancer Therapeutics

Advancing clinical research to translate laboratory discoveries into new treatments for patients.

Find a Researcher

Turning discovery into care through clinical trials

With over 200 clinical trials across South Carolina, Hollings brings innovative therapies to the communities we serve.

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Learn about research and education resources

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Shared Resources

Hollings supports Shared Resource cores that provide access to specialized technology and research services.

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For Hollings Members

Membership is open to faculty committed to advancing cancer research in South Carolina and beyond.

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Education & Training

Hollings is committed to training the next generation of cancer researchers.

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Distinguished Lecture Series

Hear talks on the latest discoveries in cancer research from leading experts around the country.

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Survivorship

The Survivorship & Cancer Outcomes Research (SCOR) Initiative focuses on the ongoing effects of cancer.

Transdisciplinary Cancer Teams

Our Transdisciplinary Cancer Teams (TCTs) consist of basic scientists, population scientists and clinicians who collaborate on specific cancer types.

Cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

Research & discovery at Hollings

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Cancer Clinical Trials + Cancer Research

Building the future of cellular therapy for solid tumors

Anand Mehta, Richard Drake and Peggi Angel collaborate to study glycans, with the expectation of integrating glycan analysis into precision medicine for cancer

Cancer Research + Science Research

Inside the Bruker–MUSC Center of Excellence in Clinical Glycomics

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Cancer Research + Precision Medicine Research

Machine learning tool can predict serious transplant complications months earlier

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