Dr Rachel Hughes

Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Population Health

Postdoctoral Research Associate

rachel.m.hughes@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 22 22230

B24, Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)

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Dr Rachel Hughes
Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Population Health
B24
Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
385a Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2HQ

Profile: I first joined the University of Sheffield in 2018 when I began my PhD trying to understand the mechanism of action of a novel therapeutic compound in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. I have since undertaken a postdoctoral position in the same lab group, continuing my research into Parkinson’s disease therapeutics and their impact on the mitochondria.

Qualifications

BSc Biomedical Sciences (Newcastle University)
MSc Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research (Neuroscience Pathway) (University College London)
PhD Uncovering the Mechanism of Action of a Novel Therapeutic Compound for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease (University of Sheffield)

Research interests

Parkinson’s Disease therapeutics
Mitochondrial biology relating to neurodegenerative diseases