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Pharmaceutical scientists can offer unique perspectives to clinical and translational research, such as introducing and integrating pharmacogenomic approaches and methods to clinical trials in various disease areas. In addition, Pharm.D researchers can play an important bridging role between clinical investigators who may not otherwise find each other. Broad training in physiology and drug metabolism enables Pharm.D scientists to pursue research interests in a range of therapeutic areas, including but not limited to oncology, cardiology, HIV/AIDS, liver disease, and health services research. Pharmaceutical scientists that are currently conducting studies in these areas provided brief accounts of their research, described their own career paths, and offered suggestions on strengthening the Indian Pharm.D researcher pipeline.
Despite a wide range of individual career trajectories, these successful pharmaceutical researchers all viewed certain characteristics of their training as pivotal to their becoming productive, independent scientists. These include i) high-quality mentoring, ii) grant-writing education and experience, iii) exposure to rigorous research, and iv) clinical acumen acquired through practice experience.
Leading pharmaceutical scientists have followed diverse paths to yield successful research careers
Historically, most of the trailblazers in pharmacy research discovered their interest and compatibility with scientific investigation relatively late in the game. Most reported that they turned to research after realizing that manufacturing & dispensing alone was not sufficient to hold their interest. Many also were dissatisfied with the lack of a literature basis for pharmacy practice. Once these investigators chose to pursue a research career, a common thread to their eventual success was the significant value of mentoring (occasionally from outside the profession). Whether on-site or from a distance, mentoring is an essential component of the professional development of junior investigators. Through continual nurturing from experienced investigators, junior scientists acquire the necessary professional skills for succeeding in research, such as grant-writing and manuscript preparation. Mentoring Pharm.D students from current level should also include a focus on raising awareness about clinical research opportunities and play their role in interpreting the research.
Pharm.D aspirants have a wide range of research exposure and career interests in academia and industry
Some students plan to pursue Ph.D. after earning their Pharm.D degree, whereas others obtain research experience through some type of post graduate diploma in research after receiving a Pharm.D degree. There is some debate about the value of each type of training approach in our country, but general consensus exists that when it comes to training, one size does not fit all. Speakers agreed that a solid basic science education and meaningful clinical experience were both important ingredients of a successful pharmacy researcher.
For those students who focus on research, individual preference as well as research interest and skills will influence whether that graduate suits his employment in academia, industry, or other venues such as the government. One reality is money: Every graduate who had the thought to accumulate into the industry after his Pharm.D degree will find a high-paying position in industry in future. It is also important to recognize that emerging Pharm.D graduates will surely draw their importance and contribution to industry irrespective of other concerns. Pharm.D's had the opportunity to play key leadership roles in contract research organizations (CROs), pharmacovigilance, health policy makers, pharmaceutical firms, and biotechnology companies in their careers.
Akshaya Srikanth,
Pharm.D Intern,
P.R.R.M.College of Pharmacy & RIMS Hospital
Kadapa, A.P
India.
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