Medical How to find a scientist who researches a specific field?

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The discussion focuses on the challenges of testing a new hypothesis related to allergies and seeking connections with researchers in the field. Participants emphasize the importance of conducting a thorough literature search to identify existing research and relevant authors. It is noted that understanding current scientific knowledge is crucial for developing new theories. Engaging with researchers requires demonstrating familiarity with existing work to gain their attention. The conversation also touches on the competitive nature of scientific recognition, highlighting that while groundbreaking discoveries can lead to prestigious awards like the Nobel Prize, credit often goes to those who complete and validate the research. Suggestions include using academic databases like Google Scholar to find related studies and authors, ensuring credibility by checking journal legitimacy.
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I have a Hypothesis on one potential cause for allergies and a potential cure based on that hypothesis. Unfortunately I have absolutely no way to test my hypothesis, Is there any way for me to get in contact with people studying that field?
 
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1) Literature search first! Maybe your new idea was published/tested 20 years ago.
2) When you've found the good, relevant papers similar to your idea, or in the field of interest, look at who wrote them.

It is really hard to come up with good new theories if you don't know the existing science first. That existing science typically comes from what the people you are looking for did a few years ago. When you do find them, you may need to convince them that you have "done your homework" for them to actually listen to your ideas.
 
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BTW, If you do cure allergies, you're pretty much guaranteed to win a Nobel prize.
 
DaveE said:
BTW, If you do cure allergies, you're pretty much guaranteed to win a Nobel prize.

Regardless of who proposed it, whomever implemented the experiments that proved the hypothesis would get it. Happens all the time. I know someone who couldn’t get funding to finish his work on GFP and 3 others were awarded instead, because they finished it and proved his hunch. There is no guarantee of anything.
 
Steven Ellet said:
I have a Hypothesis on one potential cause for allergies and a potential cure based on that hypothesis. Unfortunately I have absolutely no way to test my hypothesis, Is there any way for me to get in contact with people studying that field?

What is your hypothesis? We swear not to take your Nobel Prize ;)
 
docnet said:
What is your hypothesis? We swear not to take your Nobel Prize ;)
is that so... 🤨
 
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go to scholar.google.com and enter your thoughts as succinctly as you can. Verify the results beyond reading the title. Inspect author name. Cross reference the journal title with the ISI Master List and the Predatory Journals list.
 
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