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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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Nerve cells
Translational 
White matter pathways of the human brain revealed by diffusion tensor imaging
Computational and systems 
Transverse section of a spinal cord
Sensory and developmental 

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GTIMC Spades in the ground event October 2021
Left to right:Paul Turner, Robertson Yorkshire & East Midlands Managing Director, Prof Sue Hartley, University of Sheffield Vice-President for Research, Dan Jarvis, Mayor of South Yorkshire, & Prof Mimoun Azzouz, University of Sheffield GTIMC Hub Director
12 October 2021

Construction begins on new multi-million gene therapy innovation centre

A groundbreaking event has been held to mark the start of construction work for a new gene therapy innovation centre, which is set to advance scientific discoveries and promising treatment options for many life-threatening diseases.
Professor Christopher McDermott
26 November 2021

Congratulations to Professor Christopher McDermott for being awarded the prestigious Research Professorship for his work on motor neuron disease

The professorship will enable Chris to improve the care that people living with motor neurone disease (MND) receive, and help more patients living with this terminal neurodegenerative disease take part in clinical trials.
Professor Dame Pamela Shaw
Professor Dame Pamela Shaw, Professor of Neurology and Consultant Neurologist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust, and the Director of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre
16 November 2021

Sheffield scientists welcome £50 million investment to accelerate MND research

Sheffield scientists have welcomed the government’s £50 million investment to accelerate motor neurone disease (MND) research to bring effective treatments for patients living with the terminal neurodegenerative disease.
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29 July 2021

Innovative gene therapy programme paves the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

An innovative gene therapy programme which could pave the way for novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, has been launched at the University of Sheffield in collaboration with the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult.

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