NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre

01/08/2025

The Moorfields BRC Career Enhancement Programme is here to support your research journey!

If you're part of Moorfields Eye Hospital or the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, this opportunity is for you, whether you're a clinician, researcher, nurse, allied health professional, optometrist, orthoptist, or clinical scientist.

Find out more: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/applications-open-nihr-moorfields-brc-career-enhancement-programme/

31/07/2025

Thank you, Dr. Ana Alonso-Carriazo Fernández, for an excellent Coffee Hour!
We heard about inherited macular degeneration and the latest cutting-edge technologies. Discussions triggered day-to-day revelations, like learning that sleep is essential for overnight recovery of the eyes.
Read more: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/coffee-hour-with-dr-ana-alonso-carriazo-fernandez/

Our next Coffee Hour is on Wed, 1 Oct, from 3-4 pm near the hospital. Ophthalmologist Dr Charles Cleland will talk about and his research in Tanzania.
Register for free: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/?post_type=event&p=6121

Moorfields Eye Hospital, London│UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

28/07/2025

A review in Nature Portfolio's 'npj Digital Medicine' reveals a widespread lack of transparency on performance and training data in regulator-approved models used in eye care.

Ageing populations are driving demand for care, and with the right approach, artificial intelligence could be part of the solution.

Find out more: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/evidence-gaps-remain-for-ai-eye-imaging-devices-approved-for-patient-care/

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology│Moorfields Eye Hospital│ Insight Health Data Research Hub

25/07/2025

Writing a grant and need PPIE or EDI guidance?

Our BRC offers resources and free on-demand training to help researchers seamlessly integrate both into their work.

Open to all researchers - register here: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/patients-and-public/strategies/researcher-guidance/ -Courses

Moorfields Eye Hospital | UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

24/07/2025

Read our latest item on the ‘Joint NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and UK Clinical Research Facility Network Conference’ hosted by the NIHR Birmingham BRC.

Four of our team gave talks on , participant experience, and the safe use of artificial intelligence in .

The economic impact of is clear: for every £1 invested by the government, it delivers a return of over £13 in economic benefit to the nation.

Read more: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/nihr-moorfields-brc-attend-national-nihr-ukcrf-conference/

Moorfields Eye Hospital│UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

23/07/2025

At today's Coffee Hour, Ana Alonso-Carriazo Fernández shared her research on approaches for inherited retinal diseases. She uses CRISPR/Cas9 to develop treatments that could one day prevent vision loss before it begins.

Remarkably, her lab transforms hand skin cells from Moorfields patients into , which can become any cell needed for research.

Moorfields Eye Hospital│UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

23/07/2025

Do you support someone living with an inherited sight loss condition?

Book your free place for the Retina UK CPD-accredited Professionals’ Conference on Friday, 19 September in London or online.

Register here:

The Retina UK Professionals’ Conference is aimed at anyone who works with our community in a professional capacity.

22/07/2025

A large UK population study in ARVO’s Investigative & Visual Science journal found that greater muscle strength in men is linked to lower risk.

Fitness could be a safe, non-invasive tool that triggers the body’s natural self-repair mechanisms.

Read more: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/muscle-strength-in-men-linked-to-lower-glaucoma-risk/

Moorfields Eye Hospital│UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

22/07/2025

Would you like to learn how genetic mutations cause and about cutting-edge preventative technologies?

Our Coffee Hours are informal, interactive sessions open to all. Questions and discussion are encouraged!

When: tomorrow from 3-4pm, close the hospital.

Register for free: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/?post_type=event&p=6117

Moorfields Eye Charity | Friends of Moorfields | Moorfields Eye Hospital | UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

21/07/2025

Our BRC is the winner of the first ‘Impact through public engagement’ award at the UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences Impact Awards. It recognises our innovative project, ‘No One Left Behind’, a hands-on educational game. To date, it has been adopted by 12 other BRC/CRF’s across the UK, extending its impact far beyond its original audience.

Want to bring this game into your own public engagement work?

Find out how you can get involved in our latest news item: https://buff.ly/lEOoW2o

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology│Moorfields Eye Hospital│

21/07/2025

We're delighted that leading ophthalmologist, Professor Sir Peng Tee Khaw, is among the distinguished individuals awarded a University of Southampton honorary degree in this year's graduation ceremonies. Sir Peng is a Professor at University College London (UCL) Institute of Ophthalmology and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. His special interest is the surgical treatment of glaucoma and tissue regeneration, particularly paediatric glaucoma. As a former Southampton medical student, he has been acknowledged widely for his considerable contribution to eye research, developing a range of new surgical techniques that have improved outcomes for patients worldwide. Congratulations!

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/07/hats-off-to-our-2025-graduates.page

18/07/2025

Our annual report has been published today, showcasing how NIHR funded and supported research is changing lives across the UK and globally 🎉

Read the report and find out more about how 👇
🏠 Virtual wards could support bringing healthcare into our homes
🧽 A small sponge could help detect cancer earlier
🚚 Research vans are bringing research to coastal and rural communities

And much more. Read the full report by following the link in the comments 👇