This new building will allow SITraN and the Neuroscience Institute to continue the development of a globally recognised hub of research excellence. It will lead to expanded drug discovery programmes and support further work on promising areas of research in cell and gene therapy.

Agnieszka Zajac from Automatic Control & Systems Engineering provided today's #ImageOfTheWeek. It shows a neuronal cell culture mixed with bubbles during cell passaging. ACSE at Sheffield

Hi, I’m Alicja a PhD student with MortiboysLab. My project aims to investigate age-related changes in the highly specialised process of removal of damaged mitochondria, mitophagy, in  human fibroblasts, induced neurons and hepatocytes using three different methods. #ECROfTheWeek

✏️Today’s spotlight has been provided by Anna Sanchez from the Tatyana Shelkovnikova group. Anna recently gave a presentation which focuses on the possible role of cellular stress response ALS and FTD pathology. Anna Sanchez Avila Tatyana Shelkovnikova Lab

It's #ImageOfTheWeek Day! Today’s image was provided by Catherine Gennery from Biosciences. You are looking at a confocal microscope image showing immunofluorescent labelling of the organ of Corti, the receptor organ for hearing.👂🏾👂🏼👂🏿

Hi, I am Boyan Ivanov; I joined the BCI Research Group in Oct 2023 as a PhD student. I am focusing on Non-invasive brain stimulation using Temporal Interference Stimulation to investigate deep brain modulation. Outside the lab, I go to the gym, rock-climbing and motorcycling.

✏️ Today’s paper spotlight comes from Rachel Hodgson from the Tatyana Shelkovnikova group. This study looks at using optogenetics to model C9orf72 DPR pathology in cellular models. Preprint is available at biorxiv.org/content/10.110…. Tatyana Shelkovnikova Lab

Our Soak-a-Scientist event is on this Saturday at Endcliffe Park, 9-5pm! Throw a bucket of water over our scientists and learn through family-friendly interactive science experiments about the exciting research we do. ENDCLIFFE PARK CAFE Endcliffe parkrun Tobias Moll Dr Monika A Myszczynska

Our member Richard Mead is part of a team of scientists who have helped to identify pathological abnormalities associated with motor neurone disease using a new imaging technique. Read more about the breakthrough: sheffield.ac.uk/news/new-imagi…

Today’s #ImageOfTheWeek was provided by PhD student Charlotte Gale from the Ryan West showing mutant protein (pink) clumping in brain cells (green).

Hi I’m Llywelyn Lee, I am a post-doc studying neurovascular coupling in dementia. I use 2-photon imaging to observe deficits in cerebral blood flow in Alzheimer’s disease. When not in the lab, I enjoy playing rugby and fishing. #ECROfTheWeek Llywelyn

Are you interested in learning more about dementia research happening in Sheffield and across the Yorkshire region? This year's Dementia Futures is taking place at SITraN. To sign up and find out more information: eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-fut…

✏️Today’s #PaperOfTheWeek from Davide Marchi shows a surprising and highly interesting link between two important cellular signals: anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid signalling and HIF signalling. journals.plos.org/plosgenetics/a…

Novel high-density electrophysiology captures the spatio-temporal profile of individual neurons. With this cutting-edge technology, we record simultaneous spiking activity from hundreds of neurons, allowing us to study their coordinated and interrelated activity. #ImageOfTheWeek

I am Katie Greenin-Whitehead studying sensory information and memory storage in Drosophila. I use 2-photon and confocal imaging to investigate Kenyon cell responses to odours and the inclusion of sodium channels. In my spare time I enjoy yoga and illustrating. #ECROfTheWeek

✏️#PaperOfTheWeek: Today’s paper spotlight from Rachel Hodgson from the Tatyana Shelkovnikova Lab looks at using optogenetics to model C9orf72 DPR pathology in cellular models. Preprint available at biorxiv.org/content/10.110….

Take a look at our members approach to dementia research below: #WorldAlzMonth

Our researches will be part of Festival of the Mind - come join them! Mind Matters: Navigating the Wonders of Sensory and Developmental Neuroscience, 24-29 Sep, Millennium Gallery Music and me: a music café offering new ways to experience music, 22 September, 11-12.30pm, Spiegeltent

This week's #ImageOfTheWeek comes from the Sheffield Neurovascular Lab saying farewell to Beth Eyre, who was leaving to move to America. 😢 Best of luck, Beth! 🤞🏽