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Sheffield scientist awarded prestigious prize for groundbreaking MND research

Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield is one of eight outstanding scientists nationwide to receive the 2025 Lister Award in recognition of his pioneering MND research.
Professor Dame Pamela Shaw
Professor Dame Pamela Shaw

World-renowned MND researcher and clinician says making research easier to understand, and showing why it matters, is vital

One of the world’s leading scientists on motor neurone disease (MND) and other neurological diseases says making complex research more accessible and understandable is vital to show progress is being made at developing treatments for the conditions.
A wide-angle shot of a large gathering of walkers at the start of the Big Walk 2025, holding up a Big Walk banner

Smiles for miles at the Big Walk 2025 - well done to everyone involved!

The famed Sheffield community fundraising event was a huge success once again. Over 400 walkers and volunteers covered thousands of miles between them, supporting life-changing neurological disease research at the СŷÊÓƵ.
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility
Architect's rendering of proposed new SITraN sister facility. Credit: Bond Bryan Architects

Garfield Weston grant backs SITraN expansion

A newly made grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation has added to multiple other donations and fundraising drives, meaning planned expansion work can now go ahead at the world-leading Sheffield Institute of Translational Neuroscience.
Neuron cell close-up view - 3d rendered image of Neuron cell on black background. SEM view interconnected neurons synapses.

New £1.2 million funding to advance development of investigational MND drug

Researchers from the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield and early-stage biopharmaceutical company Aclipse Therapeutics have been awarded £1.2 million to support the development of an investigational motor neurone disease (MND) drug.