Studies worms, protozoa, and ticks that live off other creatures, including those causing malaria.
Raises mosquitoes in an insectary, infects them with malaria parasites, and tests a new drug. Some trips involve field studies in tropical countries.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in parasitology, microbiology, or tropical medicine.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Microbiology, Public Health.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with images and genomes; raising insects, field trips in the tropics and lab infections stay hands-on.
Classes: AP Biology, Environmental science, Spanish or French.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1029.
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