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 Study with us Neuroscience postgraduate courses Innovation Hubs bursaries Our vision and impact About us Research that changes lives Expertise Facilities Research themes News Mitochondria in fibroblasts 27 September 2024 World Alzheimer’s Month - Understanding the mitochondria As part of World Alzheimer’s Month, we’re shining a light on the Mortiboys Lab, a lab dedicated to understanding the mitochondria in neurodegenerative diseases. 26 September 2024 Professor Oliver Bandmann honoured for Parkinson’s research Professor Oliver Bandmann, Co-Director of the Neuroscience Institute has been awarded the 2024 Tom Isaacs Award in recognition of his outstanding Parkinson’s research. 23 September 2024 Ongoing dementia studies at the Neuroscience Institute Our dementia research is internationally recognised and brings together clinicians, scientists and researchers from multiple disciplines. As part of World Alzheimer’s Month, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our ongoing studies. 23 September 2024 Research study identifies a new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease Research from the Neuroscience Institute identifies the impact of a reduction in astrocytes in the hexokinase 1 (HK1) enzyme in Alzheimer’s disease, paving a new pathway for potential treatments. View all Neuroscience Institute news Connect Contact Partner with us Study Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Study with us Undergraduate courses Postgraduate courses Find a PhD About us Our research Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Harnessing advances in neuroscience News
