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. You are here Home Neuroscience Institute Our research Translational Cognitive neuroscience and mental health Sensory and developmental Our vision and impact About us Research that changes lives Expertise People Facilities Research themes News 21 June 2023 Sheffield-developed HeadUp Collar wins global award for patient driven research A cross-organisation collaboration led by The University of Sheffield has been awarded for the development of an innovative neck collar designed for people affected by MND; the first ever global award celebrating excellence in patient engagement. 29 June 2023 Dementia diagnosis could be sped up thanks to AI A new AI tool that could help doctors assess the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s more quickly and efficiently, has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield. 5 June 2023 BenevolentAI progresses BEN-34712 for the potential treatment of ALS into IND-enabling studies Benevolent AI, working alongside University of Sheffield researchers have announced the successful delivery of its pre-clincal candidate, BEN-34712, for the potential treatment of motor neurone disease. View all Neuroscience Institute news Connect Contact Partner with us Study Follow us on Twitter Study with us Undergraduate courses Postgraduate courses Find a PhD About us Our research Harnessing advances in neuroscience News