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Research

At the Arnold School of Public Health, we are tackling some of the most serious problems affecting the health of people and the environment in South Carolina and beyond.

BY THE NUMBERS

  • $54 million+

    In Extramural Support

    From external sponsors for the 2025 fiscal year

  • #5

    In NIH Funding

    Among Schools of Public Health at Public Universities in the Country

  • 31

    Research Centers and Institutes

    Leading breakthrough discoveries, advancing science, and improving health outcomes

Research Areas

The Arnold School works to solve complicated problems that affect communities locally and globally. We work across departments and with community partners to turn strong science into solutions that improve the health of people and the environment.

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Centers and Institutes

The Arnold School houses and partners with a wide array of centers, institutes and programs that conduct research, translate and disseminate data and connect with the public through clinical and other services.

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Research Spotlight

Protecting Health Through Wastewater Testing

PhD student and Fulbright Scholar Syeda Shehirbano Akhtar is changing how wastewater data can help track STI trends.

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Research News

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Research Spotlight

From Food Security to Nutrition Security

A five-year study led by Elizabeth Adams, PhD will explore how awareness, free trials, and home delivery could increase use of SNAP produce incentives.

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Global Health

We are committed to responding to global health challenges by promoting collaborative research and practice among our students, faculty, staff and stakeholders around the world.

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