NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre

09/01/2026

Curious about how genetics is helping us better understand inherited corneal diseases?

Join Prof Alice Davidson for Coffee Hour! We will be exploring how Alice's research at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology is uncovering the causes of corneal conditions and working towards improved diagnosis and future treatments.

When: Wednesday 4 February 2026 | 3-4pm
Where: Coffee Junction, 42 Provost Street, London N1 7SU

Open to patients, families, carers and anyone interested in eye research!

Register here: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/?post_type=event&p=6706

08/01/2026

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! 👁️

Glaucoma is a common eye disease and one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss worldwide, affecting more than 80 million people. Often symptom free in its early stages, many patients are diagnosed only when significant sight loss has already occurred.

Research led by Professor Anthony Khawaja and the Translational Data Science Group at NIHR Moorfields BRC is exploring how genetics could transform our understanding, early detection and management of glaucoma.

Recent studies have identified hundreds of genetic differences associated with glaucoma. Investigating these genetic variants is helping researchers better understand the condition, identify people at higher risk, and detect glaucoma earlier before vision is lost.

At Moorfields BRC, alongside UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital, researchers are advancing this work by studying genetic data from larger, more diverse populations. This could support earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatment, meaning care tailored to an individual’s risk and how their disease is likely to progress.

🎥 Watch the video for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK1YdzizuzQ&list=PPSV

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Glaucoma is a common chronic eye disease that can lead to permanent vision loss. Recent studies led by Professor Anthony Khawaja and the Translational Data S...

07/01/2026

Researchers in healthcare, don't miss out on our upcoming Inclusivity Training Webinar Series!

Our first session on Ethnicity Inclusion Training with Prof Shaun Treweek will be taking place on Tuesday the 27th of January, 10:30am-12:00pm GMT.
Prof Treweek co-developed the NIHR INCLUDE Ethnicity Framework, which will be discussed in this session along with useful tools for ethnicity inclusion in health research.

These sessions are part of our ongoing commitment to improving equity and representation in research and are open to researchers at all career stages.

👉 Find out more and register for free: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/?post_type=event&p=6705

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology | Moorfields Eye Hospital

06/01/2026

We’re excited to join National Institute for Health and Care Research in celebrating 20 years of transformative research!

As NIHR looks back at some of the most significant breakthroughs of 2025, we’re proud to recognise the pioneering genetic medicine that provided children with life-changing improvements in sight.

This work highlights the real-world impact of NIHR investment in the diagnosis and treatment of sight-threatening conditions and the role NIHR Moorfields BRC has played in supporting research that changes lives.

We look forward to continuing to mark this milestone throughout 2026! 👏

As 2025 draws to a close, we look back at some of the amazing research breakthroughs from the past 12 months.

31/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re celebrating a year of discoveries, impactful collaborations, and exciting milestones at NIHR Moorfields BRC. From advances in AI driven eye research to life changing genetic therapies, our dedicated team continues to push the boundaries of vision science.

Explore our full 2025 highlights and see how we’re shaping the future of eye health 👉 https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/looking-back-on-2025-at-moorfields-brc/

Happy New Year from all of us at Moorfields BRC - here’s to even more discoveries and impact in 2026! 🎉✨

24/12/2025

As we wrap up 2025, Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre would like to wish our partners and wider network a peaceful holiday season and a very Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!

It’s been an exciting year of collaboration, innovation and progress in vision research and we’re grateful to all who have shared this journey with us.

Thank you to our incredible team (pictured below at our Christmas party 🥳) for all you do, and to our partners across Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Charity and Friends of Moorfields for your continued support.

We look forward to continuing our work together in 2026!

22/12/2025

Join us next year for our next Coffee Hour with Prof Alice Davidson, who will be talking about her research into the genetic causes of inherited corneal diseases and how this work could help improve diagnosis and treatment.

When: Wednesday 4 February 2026 | 3-4pm
Where: Coffee Junction, 42 Provost Street, London N1 7SU

This relaxed session is open to patients, families and anyone interested in eye research. There’ll be time for questions, discussion plus a free coffee and pastry!

Register here: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/?post_type=event&p=6706

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

18/12/2025

Writing a grant and need PPIE or EDI guidance?

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

Open to all researchers!
Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHqz3G2v

Moorfields Eye Hospital | UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

10/12/2025

☕ Join us for our next Coffee Hour!

Hear from Prof Alice Davidson as she shares her research into the genetic causes of inherited corneal diseases and how this work could lead to earlier diagnosis and new treatments.

When: Wed 4 Feb | 3–4pm
Where: Coffee Junction, 42 Provost St, N1 7SU

This is a friendly, informal session where you can ask questions, learn about current eye research and share your views. Everyone is welcome!

Register here: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/?post_type=event&p=6706

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

09/12/2025

Congratulations to Chrissie Adams, our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Research Associate, on winning the Best Oral Presentation Prize at the Women in Vision UK Annual Meeting 2025!

Chrissie presented her research on effective demographic monitoring in clinical trials, highlighting the importance of inclusive research practices across ophthalmology and healthcare.

This is a fantastic achievement, well done Chrissie! We’re proud to have you representing the Moorfields BRC👏

05/12/2025

A huge congratulations to Bhavna Tailor on her well deserved recognition from BBC1's The One Show One Big Thank You!

Her work with Stargardt’s Connected is making a real difference for people affected by Stargardt disease and inherited retinal conditions. 👏

Our incredible CEO Bhavna Tailor was nominated for the BBC1 The One Show One Big Thank You which aired tonight at 7pm.

A special treat was organised with the BBC Saturday Kitchen Live team where they surprised her with The One Show One Big Thank You to celebrate all the amazing work she has done and continues to do through Stargardt’s Connected.

We would like to say a big thank you to and .kitchen team for arranging the incredible surprise for Bhavna and helping to shine a light on Stargardt’s and Stargardt’s Connected.

If you would like to donate to the charity to help us keep raising awareness, giving support and funding research click here:
https://stargardtsconnected.org.uk/donate/

You also rewatch the episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002mdzv

PD: a photo of Bhavna and her family with Matt Tebbutt tasting the One Big Thank You pies at the Saturday Kitchen studio after she received her One Big Thank You.

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05/12/2025

🎉 Today for International Volunteer Day we’re recognising the incredible volunteers at Friends of Moorfields, whose invaluable support helps our Moorfields BRC deliver world-class eye research!

With 327 volunteers representing every continent except Antarctica, their diversity helps us to involve a broader range of patients and communities in eye health research.

Speaking more than 30 languages, from Hindi to Yoruba, the volunteers’ language skills and international perspectives strengthen our mission to ensure that research is inclusive, accessible and representative of the people we serve.

A huge thank you to Friends of Moorfields and to every volunteer who supports Moorfields patients, your contribution helps make our research possible 👏

Friends of Moorfields | Moorfields Eye Hospital | Moorfields Eye Charity