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Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is an agency of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and exists to supply impartial, scientific and technical research and advice to the MOD and other government departments. Dstl is the centre of scientific excellence for the UK Ministry of Defence, and its 3,500-strong workforce includes some of the nation's most talented and creative scientists. 
 
Major areas of expertise include biotechnology; physical, chemical and medical research; and advanced materials. Activities include world-class research in expedient surgical approaches, vaccine development, microbiological containment, drug evaluation and efficacy testing, toxicology, pharmacology, physiology, trauma and surgery, behavioural science, human science and animal breeding 
 
Dstl sites in the South West include Porton Down, Winfrith, and Bincleaves. 

Contact

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory  
Porton Down 
Salisbury 
Wiltshire 
SP4 0JQ 

Tel: +44(0)1980 613121 
Fax: +44(0)1980 613004 

Email: mailto:centralenquiries@dstl.gov.uk 
Website: http://www.dstl.gov.uk/ 

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