The GDSC attracts postdocs and students from all over the world and aims to provide a collaborative and collegial environment to support the career development of both pre- and post-doctoral scientists. The GDSC focuses on investigating DNA damage responses and the relationship of these to cancer and human disease and so has a concentration of relevant expertise and technologies for cancer research. We aim to provide a stimulating scientific environment to train students in the broad aspects of cancer biology. Inter lab communication is positively encouraged. Shared write-up facilities, open plan laboratories and joint lab meetings and journal clubs facilitate communication between groups. Thus on a scientific and day-to-day basis students have good opportunities to mix with other students and post-doctoral researchers working on related topics.
We also aim to provide a caring and supportive atmosphere to ensure that postdocs and students from all over the world enjoy working at the GDSC. In addition to mentoring and general support we have weekly informal social events.