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.

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White matter pathways of the human brain revealed by diffusion tensor imaging

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5 November 2019

The link between cell ‘dark matter’ and chronic nerve pain

Our researchers have found a link between neuropathic pain and ‘dark matter’ in cells, which could lead to new treatments for patients with chronic nerve pain.

1 October 2019

Scientists awarded funding for pioneering dementia research

The new research projects will explore the processes behind Alzheimer’s and dementia which could lead to new approaches in how they are treated.

1 May 2019

The Goldilocks collar

Everyone values their independence. But motor neurone disease takes it from over 2,000 of us a year in the UK. Professor Chris McDermott and his team wanted to transform the lives of their patients by giving them some independence back.