News

News stories

Kevin Sinfield crossing the finish line at SITraN

Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield finishes epic ultra-marathon leg at Sheffield's world-renowned neuroscience institute

The rugby legend and tireless MND fundraiser, Kevin Sinfield, finished day four of his epic ultra-marathon challenge at the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) - internationally renowned for world-class neuroscience research.

Celebrating Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock's appointment as the first MND Association Rob Burrow Professor
Credit: MND Association

Sheffield neurologist becomes first MND Association Rob Burrow Professor

A world-leading neurologist and geneticist at the University of Sheffield has been appointed to the first Rob Burrow Professorship in Translational Neurobiology named after the late rugby league legend Rob Burrow CBE.

A gloved hand pointing at a screen showing research data

New drug candidate offers hope to slow down MND progress

A groundbreaking drug candidate found to protect nerve cells damaged by motor neuron disease (MND), could offer new hope to people living with the devastating condition.
A person holding a certificate.

University of Sheffield researcher receives ABCD Rising Star Award for diabetes research in the field of neuropathy

A University of Sheffield researcher, Gordon Sloan, NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology has been awarded the prestigious Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) Rising Star Award and Lecture.
motor neurons

World-first NHS trial to transform care for people with motor neurone disease

People living with motor neurone disease (MND) will benefit from a world first NHS clinical trial using innovative remote monitoring tech, helping them to access breathing support from home.
Three people smiling at the camera with a banner in the background.

Sheffield researchers urge MPs to champion greater access to Individual Service Funds for adults with learning disabilities

A research team based at the University of Sheffield’s Division of Population Health has called on MPs to take action to ensure adults with learning disabilities can access the social care funding they are legally entitled to.
A person holding their stomach.

One in ten people report gluten or wheat sensitivity despite no medical diagnosis

A new global study published in Gut has found that around one in ten people report symptoms after eating gluten or wheat, despite not having coeliac disease or a wheat allergy.

Logo of the Triceps trial on a computer screen with a doctor and patient sitting in the background.

Stroke trial reaches major milestone with 200th patient recruited

A research trial which could transform the lives of thousands of people living with hand and arm weakness following a stroke has hit a major milestone, recruiting its 200th patient.
Professor Jim Wild with colleagues in front of an MRI scanner

Transformative lung imaging research recognised by international award

Professor Jim Wild, from the University of Sheffield, has been awarded the 2025 Institute of Physics (IOP) Peter Mansfield Prize for his distinguished contributions to lung imaging with hyperpolarised gas MRI