Courtesy of Dr Sarah Allwood-Spiers and Dr Keith Gillis, this image was generated from diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) of the kidney in a patient 6 months after kidney transplant. As …more

Little is known about the consequences of repeated subconcussive head impact, actually very routine in sport. Sensitive brain measures from cognitive neuroscience may shed a light on what happens in …more

Courtesy of Prof Ian Marshall, this image shows a magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) slice for measuring brain metabolites in an individual with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. The spectroscopic excitation …more

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) occurs in up to 70% of patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Safe, effective analgesia for CIPN patients is an important unmet need. Assessment of new analgesics …more

Prof David Wyper, former SINAPSE Director, has completed a sponsored cycle from Lands’ End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) to raise funds for research into the treatment of brain conditions. He …more

The appointee will develop and lead a programme of world-class research imaging of brain circuits underlying cognitive function and dysfunction in animals, whilst contributing to high quality teaching. The main …more

Courtesy of Kirsty Stevens, this month’s image features the 10th anniversary souvenir conference bag for registered delegates at the 2018 SINAPSE Annual Scientific Meeting, a collaboration between her design brand …more

The recent 2018 SINAPSE Annual Scientific Meeting marked 10 Years of SINAPSE, and this anniversary has encouraged reflection on accomplishments and advances in our network over the past decade. Strengthening …more

Prof David Wyper, former SINAPSE Director, is preparing to embark on a sponsored cycle from Lands’ End to John O’Groats to raise funds for research into the treatment of brain …more

The 10th SINAPSE Annual Scientific Meeting was held on 25 June 2018 at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The programme celebrated 10 Years of SINAPSE with stimulating proffered …more

The MRC Precision Medicine Doctoral Training Programme provides PhD research training alongside taught courses over four years of study, focusing on training in key MRC skills priorities in quantitative skills …more

Courtesy of Prof Zhihong Huang, this image shows an ultrasound technique, shear wave elastography (SWE), applied to the detection of prostate cancer. SWE is used to assess tissue stiffness, which …more

This research post will focus on implementing and supporting the development of neuroimaging and genetic methods and analysis techniques for existing and future studies within the Division of Psychiatry at …more

SINAPSE researchers with a common interest in cognitive neuroimaging gathered at the University of Glasgow to present and discuss recent findings and work in progress. The programme began with a …more

The research project will investigate the neuroanatomical variation and patterns of functional connectivity that are associated with suggestibility and hypnotic phenomena. The successful candidate will be required to contribute to …more