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CDW26 Fairs
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SC INBRE:Â Cyndy Buckhaults, Communications Manager and CDW Event Coordinator
NOTE: This page is still under construction. More Fairs participants are being added. If you would like to be an exhibitor in one of the Fairs, please contact us!
SC INBRE thanks our Career Fair and Cores and Collaborations Fair exhibitors. Please make sure to visit them. More information on each one is listed below. Confirmed as of April 1, 2026:
CAREER FAIR
MUSC College of Dental Medicine
MUSC College of Graduate Studies
Presbyterian College School of PharmacyÂ
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
USC Graduate SchoolÂ
USC School of Medicine Columbia
USC School of Medicine Columbia Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program
USC School of Medicine Greenville
CORES and COLLABORATIONS FAIR
SC INBRE Data Science Core
Instrumentation Resource Facility at USC SOMC
Clemson University Genomics and Bioinformatics Facility
Clemson University COBRE Institute in Human Genetics (genomics and bioinformatics resources)
MUSC South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute (SCTR)
USC Functional Genomics Core
Career Fair
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Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine, Charleston, SC
The James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine is a strong, academically progressive, financially stable institution with a committed faculty and staff that serves a uniquely talented cohort of students and patients across South Carolina. Through academic excellence, innovation and discovery, and a commitment to serving patients with the highest level of care, we are changing what’s possible in dental education.Â
Representative:
Dr. Michael Kern, Medical University of South Carolina
Professor, Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology
Joint Appointment, Oral Health Sciences Department, College of Dental Medicine, MUSC
Adjunct Professor, Clemson University School of Health Research
Director, Dental Scientist Training Program
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Medical University of South Carolina College of Graduate Studies, Charleston, SC
Research sparks discoveries. Discoveries then form the foundation for medical devices, treatments, and new approaches to care. Looking beyond, these advancements promote healthier communities across our state and the globe.
The Medical University of South Carolina's College of Graduate Studies fuels these developments by training the next generation of biomedical and clinical researchers and reflecting our community and nation.Â
Representative:
Fred Quick, Medical University of South Carolina
Director, Recruitment and Admissions
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, Clinton, SC
The mission of the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy is to provide a quality education that delivers optimal team-based patient care, fosters leadership, and creates a service culture.
The School of Pharmacy will accept up to 65 professional students each year. From our beautiful residence halls and spirited campus events to our diverse clubs and Division I athletic teams, PC offers one of the most enjoyable educational experiences in the region.
Representative:
Josh Tyson
Director of Graduate Enrollment
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University of South Carolina Graduate School, Columbia, SC
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USC School of Medicine Columbia, Columbia, SC
Our school is looking toward the future with the goal of supporting the health needs of South Carolina and beyond through exemplary biomedical education, transformative research and compassionate care for all.
Hands-on learning, exceptional clinical partners, innovative curriculum and cutting-edge technology prepare our learners to be skilled and compassionate professionals in communities near and far.
Access to the latest cutting-edge technologies, support from our University and extensive opportunities to collaborate allow our research team to impact our state and beyond.
USC SOMC is the home to the SC INBRE Program Office.
Representative:
TBD
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USC School of Medicine Columbia Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, Columbia, SC
As a biomedical sciences student, you'll work closely with a mentor who will help you expand your research skills, get published in scientific journals and present at conferences. Our close relationship with USC's main campus gives you access to all of the state-of-the-art technology and funding that you would expect from a Tier 1 research institution, while our world-class faculty will help you achieve an exciting career in any number of fields.
Our master’s program will prepare you for an exciting career in biomedical research, for admission into postbaccalaureate health sciences degree programs such as MD, Dental, PA or Vet School.
Our PhD graduates are making a positive impact on the health of our state, nation and world through their innovative research discoveries.Â
Representative:
Hope Bursac
Administrative Coordinator
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USC School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville, SC
There’s a different kind of medical school in Upstate South Carolina, a place where tomorrow’s doctors train alongside today’s physicians and all members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team from day one. The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville offers a hands-on, real-world experience that isn’t a mere promise for the future, but a way of life.
The USC School of Medicine Greenville is a place where students learn using the latest clinical, information and simulation technology and where they develop the leadership, clinical and interpersonal skills essential to delivering the next generation of patient-focused health care with confidence and compassion.
Representative:
Lucy Conaway
Admissions Coordinator
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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) – Carolinas Campus, Spartanburg, SC
The mission of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is to prepare globally minded, community-focused osteopathic physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved populations and advance research to improve human health.
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, also known as DOs, are licensed in every state to practice the full scope of medicine: examination, diagnosis, writing prescriptions, performing surgery, and providing musculoskeletal manipulation.
Osteopathic physicians staff every field of medicine from family practice to neurosurgery. However, the majority of DOs practice primary care, with approximately one-fourth providing care in small communities and rural areas.
Representative:
April Bates
Application Services Specialist and Admissions Recruiter
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Cores and Collaborations Fair
SC INBRE Program Evaluators
Center for Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE), based at USC Columbia, Columbia, SC
At the Center for Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE), we offer our collaborators experience and expertise, and pride ourselves on making the evaluation process a positive one. We are here to help you understand not only where you are, but where you can go.
CARE is responsible for evaluations of the SC INBRE Program; results are included in our reporting to NIH (our funding agency). Your responses are invaluable for these reports!
Representatives:
Pam Gillam
Director
SC INBRE-Supported Core
SC INBRE Data Science Core, located at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
The Data Science Core (DSC) aims to increase the data science biomedical workforce in South Carolina by developing data science proficiency among faculty and students participating in biomedical research. This will occur through education, professional development (training), and resource and infrastructure enhancement to cultivate a data science driven research environment promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to address biomedical and health-related research questions. To this end, the Data Science Core is designed to support all data science and bioinformatics research activities within the SC INBRE network to advance cutting-edge biomedical research.
Representatives:
Dr. Banky Olatosi, Core Director
Dr. Jiajia Zhang, Core Co-Director
SC INBRE- Recommended Core
Instrumentation Resource Facility, located at USC School of Medicine Columbia, Columbia, SC
PUIs can use the Instrumentation Resource Facility (IRF) at the internal rate 👇
The IRF provides state-of-the-art biomedical research instrumentation for use in the USC School of Medicine Columbia and USC main campus research environments.Â
Special offer for SC INBRE PUIs. Researchers from the SC INBRE’s PUIs and Outreach Institutions can access all IRF equipment and services at the set internal rates, ensuring greater affordability and support for their research needs. Questions? Contact Dr. Austin Worden (email).Â
Representative:
Dr. Austin Worden
Director
Clemson University Genomics and Bioinformatics Facility, Clemson, SC
The Clemson University Genomics and Bioinformatics Facility (CUGBF) helps investigators use the latest genomics technologies in their research. The heart of our facility is Illumina’s Nextseq 2000 NGS platform, which offers high throughput sequencing used in many applications such as whole-genome, transcriptome, and targeted resequencing. CUGBF offers services to support the use of the Nextseq 2000 from experimental design through bioinformatic deliverables. We also have a 10x Genomics Chromium X and Illumina Single Cell equipment for single cell sequencing. In addition to offering a full-service genomics lab and bioinformatics team, we pride ourselves in offering training to students to work alongside our staff members to learn genomic and bioinformatic techniques. Outside of the lab, we offer training and informational workshops to Clemson’s diverse scientific community.
Representative:
Dr. Rooksie Noorai
Assistant Director of Bioinformatics
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Clemson University Institute for Human Genetics: Genomics Core and Statistical and Bioinformatics Core, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, and Greenwood Genetic Center, Greenwood, SC
The Clemson University Institute for Human Genetics is housed in Self Regional Hall, a state-of-the-art research and educational facility located in Greenwood, South Carolina. Research in the center focuses on genomic, computational and comparative genetic approaches to gain insights in genetic and environmental risk factors for human diseases.
The Institute promotes a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that involves faculty in Self Regional Hall and affiliated Institute members from the Department of Biological Sciences, the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry, and the School for Mathematics and Statistics on the main Clemson University campus. The Institute for Human Genetics actively engages regional, national and international partnerships and provides excellent opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral research.
Genomics Core
The Genomics Core provides cutting-edge, end-to-end support for modern genomics research, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure for high-throughput sequencing and molecular biology workflows. Our expert staff work closely with investigators from experimental design through sequencing, ensuring high-quality results across a broad range of applications, including whole-genome sequencing, RNA-seq, single-cell sequencing (10x Genomics, Parse, and Illumina), and more. Equipped with advanced platforms such as the Illumina NovaSeq X+, PacBio Revio, ONT PromethION P2 Integrated, and 10x Genomics Chromium iX, the Genomics Core is a collaborative partner ready to support the evolving needs of cutting-edge genomic research. In addition to full-service sequencing, we offer hands-on wet-lab training courses and educational seminars to empower users with practical experience.
Representative: Kaitlyn Williams, Director, Email, Website
Bioinformatics and Statistics Core
The Statistics and Bioinformatics Core provides comprehensive computational genomics and statistical analysis services spanning single-cell and bulk transcriptomics, genetic variant analysis, epigenetics, microbiome analysis, population genetics, and network-based modeling. We offer expertise in GWAS and TWAS, along with rigorous statistical consultation to support robust experimental design from project inception through interpretation. Our dedicated high-performance computing environment features both CPU and heterogeneous GPU architectures, including NVIDIA and AMD GPUs, paired with petabyte-scale, high-throughput storage to support data-intensive workflows. We emphasize reproducible, end-to-end pipelines that ensure scalability, transparency, and long-term usability of results.
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MUSC South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute, Charleston, SC
SCTR’s vision is to advance human health. By creating and implementing innovative research programs across institutions and populations, we ensure all share in the benefits of translational science.
Representative:
TBD
Email
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USC Functional Genomics Core, Columbia, SC
The Functional Genomics Core Facility offers state-of-the-art resources and solutions for  conducting genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics and functional genomics projects.Â
FGC works with researchers to determine project goals and design custom solutions. FGC assists at all stages of the projects, from support in grant development to generation of  publication-quality data.
Representative:
Dr. Michael “Misha” Shtutman
Scientific Director
Email
Dr. Diego Altomare
Director
Email
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