The Lab and Columbia, SC
The lab is located in Columbia South Carolina in the Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences (DDBS) at the College of Pharmacy. Columbia (also known as COLA, Soda City as some call it) is a small, affordable, and friendly college city teeming with arts, science, history, and great food and is rated one of the 50 best places to live in the US.
Outdoors
With its year-around temperate environment, outdoor activities are abundant. The city is wedged between the convergence of 2 rivers, the Saluda and Broad Rivers, providing opportunities for kayaking, fishing, hiking, and plenty of other outdoor adventures. Just northwest of the city the deep-water Lake Murray can be found along the Saluda river offering swimming, fishing, boating, and sailing opportunities. Soda City hosts its own Zoo and Botanical Gardens and you shouldn’t miss the synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Forest.
Art and History
Columbia hosts a renowned museum of art as well as a variety of other museums including a children’s museum and the SC state museum. Columbia has a many historical sites to visit including the statehouse, various homes and mansions, and historic battle sites.
Life in the City
COLA offers small city life with lots to do for all. It’s always possible to find yourself in a teeming nightlife, art and farmers markets, and plenty of sporting events.