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, ºù«Ӱҵ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
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Dr Rachel Hughes
Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Population Health
B24
ºù«Ӱҵ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
385a Glossop Road
ºù«Ӱҵ
S10 2HQ
Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Population Health
B24
ºù«Ӱҵ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
385a Glossop Road
ºù«Ӱҵ
S10 2HQ
- Profile
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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
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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 ºù«Ӱҵ)
- Research interests
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- Parkinson’s Disease therapeutics
- Mitochondrial biology relating to neurodegenerative diseases