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Discover the R1 Research Impact

When you choose to research at Clemson, you gain access to the resources of a Carnegie R1 research institution. Our active Extension and public service network, state-of-the-art innovation campuses and robust programs empower high-impact researchers to create the work they’ve always dreamed of.

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Two research groups fight brain-eating amoebas in the Eukaryotic Pathogens Innovation Center (EPIC) lab

James Morris' team found a compound that can shorten the life of brain-eating amoebas, and Jessica Larsen's team is researching the best way to deliver the drug to the brain.

See more about their work to find a cure for brain-eating amoeba
Jessica Larsen

"These amoeba are able to get into your brain through your nasal passages. … We're hoping that by mimicking this route and delivering drugs through the same pathway that these amoeba take, that we'll be able to allow these drugs to actually reach the brain as a cure."

Jessica Larsen
Carol and John Cromer '63 Family Endowed Associate Professor
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Clemson Research by the Numbers

Innovation Clusters

Clemson’s innovation clusters represent the primary areas where the University has a rich history of expertise and new research opportunities designed to benefit our state and country.

  • Advanced Materials
  • Cyberinfrastructure and Big Data Science
  • Energy, Transportation and Advanced Manufacturing
  • Health Innovation
  • Human Resilience
  • Sustainable Environment

The growing need for climate-resilient cotton

Research led by Sruthi Narayanan, associate professor of crop ecophysiology, and doctoral candidate Om Prakash Ghimire has found that certain root traits in Upland cotton can significantly enhance water use efficiency.

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A solution lies in the roots

Developing cotton plants that can acquire water and nutrients and maintain productivity in most conditions will help safeguard the United States’ vital role in the global cotton market as modern-day varieties remain susceptible to climate change stresses.

Learn more about the next generation of cotton plants
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Industry Partners

Clemson University faculty, staff and students provide expertise, state-of-the-art research facilities and the determined spirit required to create innovative answers for today’s industries.

Corporate Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives
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Faculty Research Support

Clemson attracts and retains leading researchers by remaining committed to allocating funds, personnel and exclusive opportunities for researchers. Discover the programs and initiatives that provide Clemson researchers with grants, major research equipment and more.

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