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The Human Genome Project has created the need for new kinds of
scientific specialists who can be creative at the interface of biology
and other disciplines, such as computer science, engineering,
mathematics, physics, chemistry, and the social sciences. As the
popularity of genomic research increases, the demand for these
specialists greatly exceeds the supply. In the past, the genome
project has benefited immensely from the talents of non-biological
scientists, and their participation in the future is likely to be even
more crucial. There is an urgent need to train more scientists in
interdisciplinary areas that can contribute to genomics. Programs must
be developed that will encourage training of both biological and
non-biological scientists for careers in genomics. Especially critical
is the shortage of individuals trained in Bioinformatics. Also needed
are scientists trained in the management skills required to lead large
data-production efforts. Another urgent need is for scholars who are
trained to undertake studies on the societal impact of genetic
discoveries. Such scholars should be knowledgeable in both
genome-related sciences and in the social sciences. Ultimately, a
stable academic environment for genomic science must be created so
that innovative research can be nurtured and training of new
individuals can be assured. The latter is the responsibility of the
academic sector, but funding agencies can encourage it through their
grants programs.