NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre

19/09/2025

AI can accurately predict when young people with the sight-threatening eye condition kerataconus need treatment to stabilise the cornea and prevent loss of vision

17/09/2025

This Jeans for Genes Week, we are at Moorfields at St Ann's Hospital! Discover how we are tackling vision loss, from discovery to prevention, treatment, and cure. Samantha Malka will share her genomics research & explain how you can get involved.

Be part of research: https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology │ │Moorfields Eye Hospital

16/09/2025

Shape future research at our Coffee Hour! Ophthalmologist Dr Charles Cleland will share the impact of artificial intelligence and his work in Tanzania.

When: Wed 1 Oct from 3 -4 pm at Old Street
Free registration: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/?post_type=event&p=6121

This is a relaxed event where you can learn about Moorfields Eye Hospital, London's research, ask questions, and share your thoughts to help shape the future of eye care. Everyone welcome!

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

16/09/2025

Collaboration is where the magic happens…” says Professor Keane, “particularly when it’s at the boundary between disciplines, and at the boundary between academia and industry.”

Launching Season 2 of our webinar series "Fight For Sight Presents..." with Professors Keane and Denniston! To date this duo have published 86 papers together, with one of their first collaborative projects funded by a Fight for Sight Small Grant 🔬

Sign up and join our virtual lab to discover how collaboration can lead to patient impact!

Date: 09.10.2025
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_17WhxQIHTvecYZt2dIFqtg #/

11/09/2025

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

If you're part of Moorfields 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/

Moorfields Eye Hospital

08/09/2025

A research consortium of over 100 study groups in more than 65 countries has launched the Global RETFound initiative, a collaborative effort to develop the first globally representative Artificial Intelligence (AI) foundation model in medicine, using 100 million eye images.

06/09/2025

Curious about how AI is being used to fight blindness?

Join Dr Charles Cleland for an informal coffee chat about his work in Tanzania & Moorfields. Ask questions and share your thoughts to help shape the future of vision research. Everyone is welcome!

When: 1 Oct | 3–4pm

Where: Coffee Junction, near Moorfields Eye Hospital
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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology│ London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine │Friends of Moorfields│Moorfields Eye Charity│Fight for Sight│Retina UK│RNIB

05/09/2025

In a step forward for sustainable medical artificial intelligence (AI), researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University College London (UCL) Institute of Ophthalmology, and University of Edinburgh have developed a ‘green’ training approach for medical AI in ophthalmology,...

04/09/2025

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02/09/2025

Listen to Siyabonga Ndwandwe on the Tech & Science Daily podcast as he explores how technician-led virtual eye clinics in shopping centres could be the key to reducing waiting times. It all started with a COVID-19 innovation that transformed a retail space in Brent Cross into a state-of-the-art eye care hub.

Start from 07:30🔗https://podfollow.com/tech-science-daily/episode/6ad5b175669763365febbc448b3382e63f984583/view

London Evening Standard │Moorfields Eye Hospital│ UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

The iconic Grade I listed glass buildings at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew will experience a major renovation.The world-famous greenhouses date back to around 1848, and haven’t been touched fo...

01/09/2025

A novel AI tool could transform screening for patients taking hydroxychloroquine by spotting early signs of eye damage

31/08/2025

Last chance to come to our Open Day showcasing exciting research at our BRC!

Hear from leading researchers and clinicians.

Ask your questions and join the conversation.

Enjoy lunch, refreshments & community.

When: Saturday 13 Sep from 10:30 – 16:00

Where: 15 Ebenezer Street, London, N1 7NG

Register for free🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nihr-moorfields-biomedical-research-centre-research-in-focus-open-day-tickets-1502659778849?aff=oddtdtcreator