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This page discusses biomedical research as a career option. The page is in preparation. We have some basic information here, but will expand over time.
There are two broad paths to biomedical research:
* Graduate studies in the biological sciences or biochemistry
* Graduate school in medicine
The following resources are helpful:
* [http://80000hours.org/blog?category=56 80000 Hours blog category on biomedical research]
* [http://80000hours.org/blog/273-interview-with-a-cambridge-professor-of-medical-genetics-on-research-careers Interview with a Cambridge Professor of Medical Genetics on research careers] by Benjamin Todd, November 14, 2013, 80000 Hours blog. The interviewee, John Todd, is a Professor of Medical Genetics at Cambridge. He studied medicine first (completing a MD) and then did a PhD and moved to biomedical research,
* [http://80000hours.org/blog/306-interview-with-leading-hiv-vaccine-researcher-prof-sir-andrew-mcmichael Interview with leading HIV vaccine researcher - Prof. Sir Andrew McMichael ] by Benjamin Todd, January 28, 2014, 80000 Hours blog. The interviewee, Andrew McMichael, is Director of the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine in Oxford. He started his career as a biologist.

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This page evaluates biomedical research as a career option. It provides information that can help you answer a question of the form Should I pursue a career in biomedical research?
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This page discusses biomedical research as a career option. The page is in preparation. We have some basic information here, but will expand over time.

There are two broad paths to biomedical research:

  • Graduate studies in the biological sciences or biochemistry
  • Graduate school in medicine

The following resources are helpful: