"A pharmacologist develops, identifies, and tests drugs to cure, treat, and prevent disease, and tests gases, dusts, food dyes, and chemicals to determine if they are toxic. harmful or not. Pharmacists conduct research and test drugs on biological samples such as animals, plants, and humans. Pharmacists study the effects of pharmacological products on biological systems, the effects of harmful chemicals, and the beneficial and harmful effects of chemicals on certain areas of the body. To be a good pharmacologist, you must be able to operate medical machinery and equipment used in research and have excellent written and oral communication skills. You need to be analytical, thorough, and dedicated to your work. To become a pharmacologist you may need • A medical degree or doctorate. • State permits and certifications to administer drugs to humans. • Have a solid knowledge of math and science. • Ability to collect, analyze and understand medical data. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Ability to handle medical equipment and other machinery used in the study."

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