Rachel Hughes

BSc, MSc, PhD

Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Population Health

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Rachel Hughes
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rachel.m.hughes@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 2230

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Rachel Hughes
Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Population Health
B24
ºù«Ӱҵ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
385a Glossop Road
ºù«Ӱҵ
S10 2HQ
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I first joined the University of ºù«Ӱҵ 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

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 ºù«Ӱҵ)

Research interests

Parkinson’s disease therapeutics

Mitochondrial biology relating to neurodegenerative diseases