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Sheffield scientists elected as Fellows of the Royal Society

Professor Walter Marcotti, Co-Director of the Neuroscience Institute at the University of Sheffield, is one of two world-leading researchers elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences.
Sheffield–Ghana Neuroscience Partnership

Neuroscience Institute hosts University of Ghana delegation

The Neuroscience Institute recently welcomed a delegation of neuroscientists from the University of Ghana as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international research collaboration.
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The race to ‘Decode ALS’: Sheffield scientists awarded global prize for breakthrough AI drug discovery

The University of Sheffield has been named a winner of the Longitude Prize on ALS, cementing its reputation as a world leader in the fight against Motor Neuron Disease.
Fruit flies on fruit

Tiny insect brain discovery offers a blueprint for faster and more efficient AI and robots

The secret behind insects’ lightning fast reactions could offer a blueprint for more energy efficient robots and self-driving cars, according to a new study challenging our understanding of how brains process information.
Artificial intelligence brain in network

Artificial intelligence could speed up and improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help to diagnose Alzheimer’s faster and improve patient prognosis, a new study has revealed.
Neuron cells system. Conceptual medical image. Glowing synapse. Healthcare concept.

Encouraging early study for investigational drug in people with motor neurone disease

The University of Sheffield with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only site in the UK to have participated in an international clinical trial for an investigational drug in people with a form of motor neurone disease (MND)
Neuron cells system - 3d rendered image of Neuron cell network on black background

New insights from first clinical trial of potential treatment for motor neurone disease

Results from a randomised clinical trial have shown that a potential new treatment can help control the immune response of patients with motor neurone disease (MND), which could reduce further damage in the brain and spinal cord.
Human brain and waves, conceptual computer artwork.

Scientists identify how the brain regulates its own signalling

Researchers from the University of Sheffield have furthered our understanding of brain function by revealing how stable levels of neuronal signalling are maintained in fruit flies.
Researchers in SITraN lab

MND awareness day 2020 - research in Sheffield

On 21 June, we are recognising motor neurone disease (MND) awareness day and the impact that this disease has on people from all over the world.