Neuroscience Institute The Neuroscience Institute at the University of Sheffield brings together leading experts in medicine, science and engineering to better understand the nervous system and tackle the biggest challenges in neuroscience. You are here Home Neuroscience Institute Our research Translational Computational and systems Sensory and developmental Impact About us Harnessing advances in neuroscience Expertise People Facilities Department of Neuroscience News 8 July 2020 New insights from first clinical trial of potential treatment for motor neurone disease Results from a randomised clinical trial have shown that a potential new treatment can help control the immune response of patients with motor neurone disease (MND), which could reduce further damage in the brain and spinal cord. 30 June 2020 Scientists identify how the brain regulates its own signalling Researchers from the University of Sheffield have furthered our understanding of brain function by revealing how stable levels of neuronal signalling are maintained in fruit flies. 28 May 2020 Big 30 fundraising challenge supporting Parkinson’s research From doing 30 sit-ups to running 30 miles, we are inviting staff, students and members of the public to do 30 things this month in support of Parkinson's research. 27 April 2020 New breakthrough could help us understand how rare childhood brain disorders develop The discovery by academics from the Neuroscience Institute and Bateson Centre has revealed that defective immune cells in the brain called microglia contribute to the development of leukodystrophies. View all Neuroscience Institute news Connect Contact Partner with us Study Follow us on Twitter Study with us Undergraduate courses Postgraduate courses Find a PhD About us Our research Harnessing advances in neuroscience News
