RIMI Program

Collaborating Institutions

University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina is a multi-campus public institution whose mission is to educate the state's diverse citizens through teaching, research, creative activity, and service.  The University is committed to providing its students with the highest-quality education, including the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for success and responsible citizenship in a complex and changing world.  A particular strength of the University of South Carolina is the excellence, breadth, and diversity of the institution's faculty.  Convinced that research and scholarship, including artistic creation, are essential for excellent teaching; the University pursues aggressively an active research and scholarship program.  The University is dedicated to using research to improve the quality of life for South Carolinians.  Another important facet of the University's public mission is service -- to its community, state, nation, and the world in such areas as public health, education, social issues, economic development, and family support systems.

University of South Carolina School of Medicine

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine is dedicated to the goals of preparing students in the art and science of medicine and providing them with a background for further post-graduate training in a variety of fields of medicine.   A distinguished core faculty of basic scientists and clinicians brings to SOM a variety of outstanding academic training and experience.

University of South Carolina Sponsored Programs

The University of South Carolina Office of Sponsored Programs mission is to assist faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining funding for research and other sponsored projects from government and private sources.  The office serves as the central administrator for the submission of proposals and the overall management of grants and contracts for the University.

RIMI Collaborating Institution Key Personnel

Charles A. Blake, Ph.D.  Lead Scientist  University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Holly A. LaVoie, Ph.D.  Lead Scientist  University of South Carolina School of Medicine

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