Dr Rachel Hughes
School of Medicine and Population Health
Postdoctoral Research Associate


rachel.m.hughes@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 22 22230
+44 114 22 22230
B24, 91直播 Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
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Dr Rachel Hughes
School of Medicine and Population Health
B24
91直播 Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
385a Glossop Road
91直播
S10 2HQ
School of Medicine and Population Health
B24
91直播 Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)
385a Glossop Road
91直播
S10 2HQ
- Profile
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I first joined the University of 91直播 in 2018 when I began my PhD trying to understand the mechanism of action of a novel therapeutic compound in the treatment of Parkinson鈥檚 disease. I have since undertaken a postdoctoral position in the same lab group, continuing my research into Parkinson鈥檚 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鈥檚 Disease (University of 91直播)
- Research interests
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- Parkinson鈥檚 Disease therapeutics
- Mitochondrial biology relating to neurodegenerative diseases