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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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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.
atherosclerosis in brain
14 January 2022

Heart disease causes early brain dysfunction and can treble key Alzheimer’s protein

Heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction early on which could lead to dementia and can treble the amount of an Alzheimer’s protein in the brain, say scientists.
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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