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Editorial Plastic and Aesthetic Research

In consideration of a career in research

Gaurav Goyal
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Ferozepur 152002, Punjab, India.
Address for correspondence: Dr. Gaurav Goyal, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences and
Research, Moga Road, Ferozepur 152002, Punjab, India. E-mail: dr.gaurav867@gmail.com

Research is to see what everybody else has seen and to think Many researchers work for pharmaceutical or
what nobody else has thought. biotechnology companies, while others work in
-Albert Szent-Györgyi universities or government research laboratories.
University researchers may also work as professors in
Research is creating new knowledge. If you have a thirst
for knowledge, an inquiring mind, and the skill to seek their academic discipline. Researchers working in applied
answers, then a research career may be for you. Research research and development often work for a specific
professionals are on the cutting edge of scientific and company’s R and D division, conducting research for
technological developments, and their work leads to new new products and conducting development activities for
medicines, consumer products, industrial processes, and existing ones.
numerous other developments. Research careers span Most research positions require the postholder to have a
virtually all areas of life, from business and economics to doctoral degree, especially for research jobs in universities
computer science and biotechnology. or in the biological and medical sciences. In addition,
research professionals must continually update their
Careers in research are evolving at a rapid pace globally. knowledge so as to remain on the cutting edge of their
During recent times, there has been remarkable progress research area or specialism.
in the medical and dental field sowing to the development
of newer technologies with regard to materials, In postgraduate programs, a dissertation is a required,
pharmacological products, and diagnostic materials. the main purpose of which is to expose students to the
However, the status of research in developing countries, research environment. Occasionally, the subject or area
when compared with many western countries, remains of study selected by a student may not be practically
restricted to paper and publications. Research that is possible to carry out in their parent institution – even
limited to the laboratory is not beneficial to the general though many colleges delivering postgraduate programs
public or patients, in particular. This kind of research has include “research center” or “research institute” as part
no clinical significance. of their institution’s name. These postgraduate students
then have to run from pillar to post to seek permission to
If you steal from one author, it’s plagiarism; if you steal from undertake their study in other places, or otherwise spend
many, it’s research. huge amounts of money to finish their research work.
-Wilson Mizner
Undergraduate (or graduate) researchers learn tolerance for
Despite the fact that there are sufficient sponsors and
funding agencies available, only a small number of medical obstacles faced in the research process, how knowledge is
and dental professionals opt for a full-time research career, constructed, independence, increased self-confidence, and
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especially in India. readiness for more demanding research.
As noted above, there are nonetheless numerous benefits
Access this article online for students who get involved in research. Research
Quick Response Code: experience allows graduate students to better understand
Website: published works, learn to balance collaborative and
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individual work, determine an area of interest, and
ultimately, jump-start their careers as researchers. Through
DOI: exposure to research as undergraduates or graduates,
10.4103/2347-9264.135531 many students discover their passion for research and
continue on to graduate studies and faculty positions.

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