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Alice Ann Chloe
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I want to cure the major diseases like Ebola, cancer, and ALS. What do I need to do?
What education do I need to cure diseases?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the educational pathways necessary to pursue a career aimed at curing major diseases such as Ebola, cancer, and ALS. It encompasses various fields within medicine and scientific research, exploring both academic qualifications and potential career trajectories.
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Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests that if there were a definitive solution to curing these diseases, it would already be known, indicating the complexity of the issue.
- Another proposes that pursuing a degree in medicine, particularly in fields like pathology, epidemiology, or oncology, could be beneficial.
- Some participants mention the possibility of taking a scientific route, such as studying virology or experimental oncology, as a way to contribute to disease research.
- There is a suggestion that degrees in human biology-related fields, such as biology or biomedical science, are important for medical research, along with potential studies in chemistry or biochemistry for drug development.
- A participant notes the importance of seeking advice from professionals currently working in the field to gain insights into necessary qualifications.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the need for advanced education in relevant fields, but there is no consensus on a specific pathway or the exact qualifications required to effectively contribute to curing diseases.
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty regarding the specific educational requirements and the complexity of the diseases mentioned, indicating that the discussion is based on personal insights and research rather than established consensus.
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If anyone knew exactly what to do then those diseases would already be cured.
The first avenue to explore would likely be medicine itself. You could go into pathology, epidemiology, or oncology. Alternatively you could go more of a scientific route and get into virology or experimental oncology. There are lots of different disciplines that are working on these problems. So really the best route for you would likely be to follow what interests you.
The first avenue to explore would likely be medicine itself. You could go into pathology, epidemiology, or oncology. Alternatively you could go more of a scientific route and get into virology or experimental oncology. There are lots of different disciplines that are working on these problems. So really the best route for you would likely be to follow what interests you.
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IntangibleAlex
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Hi 
I don't know much about working in medical research, but I would guess you'd need a degree and probably a PhD in a field related to human biology, such as biology, biomedical science etc. Or if you want to work on drugs and treatments for those diseases you should consider subjects like chemistry, medicinal chemistry, maybe biochemistry, microbiology etc. I think there are also medical doctors who work on research, so that would be a M.D.
You should try and get some advice from people who actually work in this field though, I'm just someone who wanted to work in this area and has done a fair bit of research into the required qualifications for medical/ pharmaceutical research.
Hope this helped
I don't know much about working in medical research, but I would guess you'd need a degree and probably a PhD in a field related to human biology, such as biology, biomedical science etc. Or if you want to work on drugs and treatments for those diseases you should consider subjects like chemistry, medicinal chemistry, maybe biochemistry, microbiology etc. I think there are also medical doctors who work on research, so that would be a M.D.
You should try and get some advice from people who actually work in this field though, I'm just someone who wanted to work in this area and has done a fair bit of research into the required qualifications for medical/ pharmaceutical research.
Hope this helped
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Alice Ann Chloe
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Ok thanks! 
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