Dr Rachel Hughes
Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Population Health
Postdoctoral Research Associate
rachel.m.hughes@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 22 22230
+44 114 22 22230
B24, 91̽»¨ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
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Dr Rachel Hughes
Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Population Health
B24
91̽»¨ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
385a Glossop Road
91̽»¨
S10 2HQ
Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Population Health
B24
91̽»¨ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
385a Glossop Road
91̽»¨
S10 2HQ
- Profile
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I first joined the University of 91̽»¨ in 2018 when I began my PhD trying to understand the mechanism of action of a novel therapeutic compound in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. I have since undertaken a postdoctoral position in the same lab group, continuing my research into Parkinson’s disease therapeutics and their impact on the mitochondria.
- Qualifications
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- BSc Biomedical Sciences (Newcastle University)
- MSc Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research (Neuroscience Pathway) (University College London)
- PhD Uncovering the Mechanism of Action of a Novel Therapeutic Compound for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease (University of 91̽»¨)
- Research interests
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- Parkinson’s Disease therapeutics
- Mitochondrial biology relating to neurodegenerative diseases