Will AI replace Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think.
Time left: 3 years and 5 months · Group: Life, Physical, and Social Science
The official job description
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What medical scientists, except epidemiologists do all day (for now)
Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.
Standardize drug dosages, methods of immunization, and procedures for manufacture of drugs and medicinal compounds.
Also known as
Anatomist, Cancer Researcher, Chemotherapist, Clinical Analyst, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Lab Scientist), Clinical Pharmacologist, Clinical Research Analyst, Clinical Research Scientist
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace medical scientists, except epidemiologists?
Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think. By my count you have 3 years and 5 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces medical scientists, except epidemiologists?
3 years and 5 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which medical scientists, except epidemiologists tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease. The rest follows.