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 1 March 2024 New guidance approves AI-derived software for stroke assessments Sheffield researchers Professors Li Su and Nigel Hoggard from the Neuroscience Institute and other Specialist committee members in NICE have endorsed two AI tools for aiding stroke diagnosis. NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre 21 February 2024 Dementia can be predicted more than a decade before diagnosis with these blood proteins Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. In the largest study of its kind, scientists have discovered that a blood test detecting specific proteins could predict dementia up to 15 years before a person receives an official diagnosis. 10 November 2023 The Duchess of Gloucester explores pioneering Parkinson's research at SITraN Parkinson’s UK Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, met neuroscientists from the University of Sheffield who are tackling the root causes of the progressive condition 3 November 2023 New research institute to accelerate the search for a cure for MND The new UK Motor Neuron Disease Research Institute, or UK MND RI, aims to discover new treatments that could ultimately mean MND becomes a curable condition. 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