Women in CDB

I’ve met many interesting and helpful people in CDB, and there’s a really strong sense of post-doc community and a system working to make us feel like more valued members of academia

In CDB, the post-docs got organised; Athena Swan (aims to advance gender equality in higher education and research) became a ‘thing’; and management has increased in transparency.

In CDB, I really feel I belong. I think it’s because we genuinely respect and support each other. We do great science, and have lots of different expertise and excellent core facilities.

CDB people are lovely – also interesting and varied; the department has a justifiably excellent reputation in its field(s); and there are moves towards increasing inclusivity and openness.

Although artists and scientists may focus on different problems and solutions or outcomes, talking and working together enables us to exchange different ideas and means of visualisation.

The confocal facility at the Centre for Cell & Molecular Dynamics (CCMD), part of CDB, is extremely well equipped, but what really makes it special is the people — it’s a fantastic team to be part of.

Everyone in CDB is passionate about what they do and is keen to collaborate with people in other disciplines

Susan Evans is an evolutionary morphologist, particularly interested in the origin and early diversification of reptiles & living amphibians. At least seven new species have been named after her!

Vil, a developmental neurobiologist, has won a 2025 Lister Prize, awarded to give young scientists the opportunity to develop their potential through flexible funding over a five-year period.