Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience - SITraN

SITraN is one of the world leading centres for research into Motor Neurone Disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.

From basic neuroscience research to novel therapies and clinical trials -
our aim is to improve the lives of patients with neurodegenerative disorders and their families worldwide.

About Us

SITraN is one of the world leading centres for research into Motor Neurone Disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.

From basic neuroscience research to novel therapies and clinical trials -
our aim is to improve the lives of patients with neurodegenerative disorders and their families worldwide.

About Us

News

21.11.2019 Royal recognition for neuroscience research at the University of Sheffield

17.10.2019 Dr Hautbergue elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology

10.09.2019 Dr Laura Ferraiuolo wins 2019 Paulo Gontijo Award

06.02.2019 Liver drug trialled in Parkinson’s patients as novel treatment approach

09.04.2018 Detecting diminished dopamine-firing cells inside the brain could reveal earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease

29.03.2018 A new collaboration with Bangladesh

14.03.2018 New website launch for NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre

09.02.2018 Two Day Hackathon To Improve Medicine & Healthcare - March 2018

12.10.2017 SITraN High Content Screening Picture Competition 2017 Winner Announced

07.09.2017 Video information website myTube, by patients for patients is named 'Nutrition Resource of 2017' by top public health & primary care nutrition publication

Clinical Studies

Patients and Public