About

SC Aging Research Network

The mission of SCARN is to provide a platform for collaborative work on age-related disease and healthy aging in South Carolina through close collaborations with members of this organization. Current issues in SCARN are multi-institutional IRB protocols, grant applications and shared development funding between South Carolina Universities and Hospital Systems to promote collaborative projects across our state.

Vision: 
SCARN will increase quality of life and health span for SC and the nation

Culture:
The philosophy of SCARN is sharing resources and leadership while working towards the greater good.

Goals:
Create a model network for statewide successful research collaboration:

• Streamlined research processes (IRB, Budgets, Datasharing, Communication)
• Create a model network for statewide successful education collaboration
• Work to improve economic support for aging research in our state
• Assist with public policy and state agencies

Members

Alternates

MUSC:  Dr. Esther Forti: fortie@musc.edu

MUHA: Dr. Vanessa Hinson: hinsonvk@musc.edu

USC: Dr. David Hammett: DHammett@mailbox.sc.edu

Palmetto Health:

• Dr. Debra Krotish: debra.krotish@palmettohealth.org
• Dr. Darryl Wieland: Darryl.Wieland@palmettohealth.org