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

18.03.2021 New gene therapy innovation centre to advance scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments

09.03.2021 Sheffield scientists awarded £1.2 million to design Parkinson’s drug

15.02.2021 New study suggests genetic testing could be appropriate for all motor neuron disease (MND) patients whether or not they have a family history of the disease

18.11.2020 SITraN: Ten Years of Impact

22.09.2020 New partnership to take potential treatment for motor neurone disease (MND) into clinical trials

10.07.2020 Encouraging early study for investigational drug in people with motor neurone disease

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

Clinical Studies

Patients and Public