Biology/about career in evolutionary biology
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hello i am presently studying medical in india.can you please tell me that whether it is possible to research in evolutionary biology or neurogenomics after doing graduation in medicine?
Dear Aniruddha,
Yes, it is possible. You first need to identify universities/institutions that have faculty doing research in the particular area in which you are interested. Then contact those faculty members via email to see whether they are accepting graduate students, and what you need to do to apply to their program.
You will likely be required to take a Graduate Record Exam, and possibly to take some courses that you have not had in your medical program. But this is certainly not going to be a difficult transition.
I wish you all the best fortune in this endeavor!
Dana
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Dana Krempels, Ph.D.
Expertise
I can answer biology-related questions in the areas of evolution, zoology, botany, genetics, and ecology. But I don't answer homework questions or provide ideas for your science fair projects. So students please do your learning the right way by reading your text assignments and studying!
Experience
At the University of Miami, I teach Evolution and Biodiversity, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Ecology, and a variety of seminars (e.g., the Biology and Evolution of Human Gender Roles).
Education/Credentials
I have a B.S. in Biology and an A.B. in English from the University of Southern California (1980).
I earned my Ph.D. in Biology in the area of evolutionary biology/visual physiology from the University of Miami in 1989.
Past/Present Clients
I am currently an "expert" in both the "Rabbits" and "Wild Animals" categories.
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