Cameron is a PhD Student at the University of Cambridge. He works on the CanRisk project funded by Cancer Research UK. His research will address critical questions, including the enhancement of personalised cancer risk prediction, optimisation of user-friendly tools for clinical practice, and the operationalisation of multifactorial cancer risk assessment in primary care and clinical genetics.

What is Unique About a PhD at Cambridge University?

Meet Cameron, a PhD student from Cambridge University. In this video, he shares his experiences and offers valuable tips to help you make the most of your own academic journey. Join him as he provides insights and guidance for navigating the challenges of pursuing a PhD.

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To Be or Not To Be (a Reviewer 2): Should I Review Articles as a PhD Student?

For the wheels to continue turning in research, we need reviewers. Although often a thankless endeavour (littered with Reviewer 2 jokes), acting as a gatekeeper for the integrity of your research field remains vital. As a PhD student, you may find the process of reviewing a manuscript pretty novel, but a reviewer request email may enter your inbox in the near future. This article guides you through the pros and cons of reviewing articles.

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