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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News

3 February 2020

£2 million fundraising appeal brings revolutionary medical imaging to Sheffield

Just over a year after hitting an ambitious £2 million fundraising target, the University of Sheffield has taken delivery of its new PET-MRI scanner.

Firth Court with red vines growing up the walls - image

3 February 2020

Inaugural lecture: Sensory issues and variability in the autism spectrum

Professor Elizabeth Milne will reflect on the research she has carried out to date to investigate sensory issues and variability in autism.

Dr Guillaume Hautbergue and the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience

28 January 2020

Public lecture: From genes to advanced therapies for neurodegenerative diseases

Dr Guillaume Hautbergue will deliver a public lecture to celebrate his election as Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in recognition of his prominent contribution to the advancement of the biological sciences.

Her Majesty The Queen with Professor Dame Pamela Shaw at the opening of SITraN in 2010

21 November 2019

Royal recognition for neuroscience research at the University of Sheffield

Neuroscience research at the University of Sheffield has been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen with the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for delivering real benefits in improving outcomes for people living with some of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases.