How can someone not working in the pharmacologic industry help find a solution for a medical problem without donating money and without waiting?

Question

The question is about the minimum knowledge and equipment required to create

1. drugs for treating infectious diseases or
 1. drugs for pain reduction or
 1. drugs for cancer treatment

and where to acquire necessary knowledge and equipment.

Jesse E. · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, the pharmacologic industry is highly regulated. Therefore, the only way to help in creating a drug is by obtaining advanced degrees.

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