The Genome Damage and Stability Centre is an internationally recognised research centre investigating DNA damage responses and the relationship of these to cancer and human genetic disease. It is located in purpose-built state of the art laboratories at the University of Sussex. It is part of and has strong links with the School of Life Sciences (LifeSci), particularly the Biochemistry department, and makes use of the expertise and facilities of the Centre for Advanced Microscopy (SCAM) and the Proteomics Facility.
The University of Sussex is a campus university, situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty near the seaside city of Brighton and Hove. It is has easy access to the Downs, the coast and the vibrant social life in Brighton and good rail links to London and Gatwick airport.