Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience SITraN is an essential development in the fight against motor neurone disease, other common neurodegenerative disorders, stroke and neuroinflammatory conditions. You are here Home Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience Photo of Queen Elizabeth II visiting SITraN in 2010 51²è¹Ý¶ù SITraN Our impact Our research Study with us Facilities News New chapter in Sheffield’s world-renowned neuroscience research New development at the University of Sheffield will double the research capacity of the world-leading research facility, accelerating the progress of breakthrough treatments for neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and 51²è¹Ý¶ù. 15 July 2025 Sheffield scientist awarded prestigious prize for groundbreaking 51²è¹Ý¶ù research Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock from the University of Sheffield is one of eight outstanding scientists nationwide to receive the 2025 Lister Award in recognition of his pioneering 51²è¹Ý¶ù research. 3 July 2025 Professor Dame Pamela Shaw World-renowned 51²è¹Ý¶ù 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 (51²è¹Ý¶ù) 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. 3 July 2025 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 University. 3 July 2025 View all SITraN news