How to become a researcher?

<p>How would I go about becoming researcher that researches potential cures for diseases?</p>

<p>Do I have to become a pathologist to undergo this line of work? Because it seems a tad excessive to become a trained doctor to this type of research.</p>

<p>You probably need a PhD to do the most, up-to-date work. During your undergrad, seek out research positions to have a feel of the laboratory work.</p>