Studies how a person's genes change the way they respond to medicines.
Analyzes DNA from thousands of patients to find out why a blood thinner causes bleeding in some people. Writes guidance so doctors can choose the right dose from a gene test.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD or PharmD with research training.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Professional school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Genetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy.
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI mines patient DNA and drug records quickly; designing studies and writing guidance doctors trust stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Statistics, AP Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1042.
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