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.

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Vision:

SCARN will increase quality of life and healthspan 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