Careers in virology: public health opportunities for early-career basic scientists.
Undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral scientists trained as virologists can play critical roles in public health, such as in health science policy, epidemiology, and national defense. Despite a need for basic science backgrounds within these fields, finding entry-level careers can be challenging. Volunteer opportunities are a great way for scientists to experience public health careers while still in school, and this article describes volunteering with the Medical Reserve Corps and outlines unique postgraduate opportunities for early-career virologists.
Biosciences Division, Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, USA akilianski@gmail.com.
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