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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
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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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Artist impression of the new Gene Therapy Innovation Manufacturing Centre
18 March 2021

New gene therapy innovation centre to advance scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments

A pioneering gene therapy innovation centre at the University of Sheffield is set to advance scientific discoveries into promising treatment options for millions of patients with life-threatening diseases.
Neuron cells system. Conceptual medical image. Glowing synapse. Healthcare concept.
20 April 2021

Rinri Therapeutics raises £10 million to advance its novel stem cell therapy to restore hearing loss

Rinri Therapeutics, a spin out company based on research undertaken in the Neuroscience Institute at The University of Sheffield, has raised £10m to support the development of novel stem cell therapy to reverse sensorineural hearing loss.
Old and newly made dopamine-producing nerve cells in the zebrafish brain
Old and newly made dopamine-producing nerve cells in the zebrafish brain
23 March 2021

Parkinson's gene may impair how new neurons are made throughout our lifetime

A gene defect linked to Parkinson’s disease may not only cause the early death of neurons, but also impair the process that generates neurons in the brain throughout our lifetime, a new study has revealed.

Senior man with hearing loss
17 March 2021

Hard of hearing over-70s report memory loss and mental health problems in lockdown

People with hearing difficulties experienced heightened self-reported depression, loneliness, and memory problems during the Covid-19 lockdown, according to an online survey of the over 70s.

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