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Where Do Proteomics
People Come from?
AbstractThe
field of proteomics is one of the fastest-growing
scientific
disciplines in the world today. Beginning in 2020, ambitious market
predictions anticipated proteomics to more than double in market size
in 4–6 years and to even surpass the well-established genomic
sciences industry in 8–12 years. While the market is still
growing, it has not come close to matching the initial projections.
To better understand the root cause of this, the author has collected
field surveys and direct interviews of over 200 scientists actively
involved in proteomics research today. While ultimately incomplete,
it is worth noting that over 68% of respondents received their technical
training in proteomics during either their doctoral or postdoctoral
training. In stark contrast, only 4.3% of students obtained training
during their undergraduate education. Given the 5.7-to-9.4-year average
cycle for traditional doctoral and postdoctoral training in the life
sciences, it appears the limiting factor in growing the proteomics
field may be linked directly to current practices in training a qualified
workforce.