News from the Southern Consortium Node: Dr. Brady, one of Charleston, SC’s Most Influential People!

Dr. Kathleen Brady, principal investigator of the CTN Southern Consortium Node, was recently named one of the top most influential people in Charleston, South Carolina, by Charleston Magazine!

From the article:

The Researcher: Kathleen Brady, MD

Medical research is that nerdy enterprise most of us don’t pay attention to, until we need it. Given that nearly 17% of Americans over age 12 faced a substance [use] disorder in the last year, chances are you’ll need it. Enter Dr. Kathleen Brady, vice president for research and distinguished professor and MUSC [Medical University of South Carolina], where for more than three decades, she’s led the charge for evidence-based treatments, studying how anxiety, affective disorders, and PTSD affect addiction, particularly in women.

Brady has been the top NIH-funded investigator at MUSC and in the top five percent nationally for over a decade, receiving the SC Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science for her contributions, including ensuring clinical trial discoveries reach frontline providers.

“I’m committed to science and research, but my interest lies in how these improve the lives of patients,” the Betty Ford Award recipient said. That bridge proved vital when the opioid crisis hit South Carolina. Brady’s work has expanded treatment capacity, including telehealth, screening, and ER intervention for opioid addiction throughout the state, saving countless lives.

Congratulations, Dr. Brady!

Read the piece from Charleston Magazine here (Dr. Brady is #43 in the list)

Posted on October 13, 2025