Researchers at Tohoku Uni and @ucleye.bsky.social have developed a more precise AI model for measuring retinal age gap - a biomarker indicating the difference between a person’s biological age and their chronological age. #Oculomics
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Pint of Science returns to venues across London from 18 to 20 May, giving attendees the chance to talk about the latest scientific developments over a drink.
Check out the events being hosted by UCL here: pintofscience.co.uk/organisation...
@pintsworld.bsky.social
New @ucleye.bsky.social & @uclqsion.bsky.social research reveals a unified explanation for how neural activity shapes blood supply across the entire brain.
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Honoured to be among the recipients of the Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Award!🎉
My lab will investigate how and why the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye are lost with age.
Thank you @acmedsci.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk @ucleye.bsky.social - looking forward to starting!!
Many of our researchers participate in the world's leading conference for eye and vision science each year organised by Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). See which of our researchers from @ucleye.bsky.social will be presenting at #ARVO2026. lnkd.in/eVu-6AUW
A promotional graphic for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre advertising a “Coffee Hour” event with Prof Glen Jeffery. The event is scheduled for Wednesday 13th May, and the text mentions “Free coffee and pastry!” The design includes the NIHR logo at the top left, an illustration of a coffee cup with steam on the right, and a black and white photo of Glen on the left.
How does light affect our vision and overall eye health?
Find out at our next Coffee Hour with Prof Glen Jeffery, Professor of Neuroscience at @ucleye.bsky.social.
When: Weds 13 May | 3-4pm
Where: Coffee Junction, London, N1 7SU
Register for free: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...
Our colleague Fiston Gatera of @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social took a portable GPU to Rwanda, successfully testing it for data curation with a team at AKIISA. The goal is to enable LMICs to build training data for the world's first globally representative medical AI, Global RETFound.
At the top of the image is a circular headshot of Dr Kelsey Stuart with the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre Logo to the left. Below reads the following quote: “It is a privilege to receive this award, and I am very grateful to the NIHR Moorfields BRC for supporting the next stage of my research career. The programme will support my goal of expanding recent advances in glaucoma genomics to populations at greatest risk, with the ultimate aim of ensuring equitable development and deployment of clinical risk stratification tools.” Career Enhancement Programme Awardee, Dr Kelsey Stuart.
Kelsey Stuart is the 3rd awardee of the NIHR Moorfields BRC Career Enhancement Programme!
As a research fellow at @ucleye.bsky.social he’ll use protected time and mentorship to develop his work in glaucoma genomics.
Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/nihr-moorfie...
Congratulations Kelsey!
Our new paper is out today in @arvoiovs.bsky.social
We provide evidence that the connecting cilium rootlet in mouse photoreceptors may act as a scaffold that supports ER positioning, enabling it to branch and form membrane contact sites with other cellular membranes. @ucleye.bsky.social
A virtual rendering of a modern building with curved architecture and long glass panels, lit from within and set in an urban street against a blue background. Overlaid text reads Introducing Moorfields & UCL Centre for Eye Health, with NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre logo in the top left corner.
We’re excited to announce the name of our new partner building: Moorfields & UCL Centre for Eye Health.
Opening in summer 27, this brings research and clinical care together to accelerate patient benefit.
Read: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/partner-buil...
@moorfields.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social
Exterior photo of the Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health, nearing completion
Next year, we will be moving to the Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health in Kings Cross. The newly named centre is a joint initiative between @moorfields.bsky.social, @ucleye.bsky.social and Moorfields Eye Charity.
Find out more: www.moorfields.nhs.uk/about-us/ori...
We are thrilled that our new centre for eye care, research, and education will be called Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health. We will be moving to the new centre in 2027 alongside our colleagues at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Moorfields Eye Charity. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...
Congratulations to the nine Professors from @ucleye.bsky.social and @moorfields.bsky.social recognised in The Ophthalmologist's Power List 2026: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
We are seeking two part-time Research Assistants to join a research group lead by Professor Mariya Moosajee, @profmariya.bsky.social, focused on understanding ocular development and genetic diseases of the eye. Deadline to apply is 23 March. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
A collage of six photos from a Rare Disease Day event at Moorfields Eye Hospital showing researchers from the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology engaging with visitors. Scientists are posing in groups wearing “Talk to me, I’m a Scientist” badges in front of an NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre roll banner. In one image, a scientist is demonstrating strawberry DNA extraction in a large test tube and is holding up the red DNA extract to the camera.
For #RareDiseaseDay our BRC and @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social hosted @ucleye.bsky.social researchers for a public engagement event.
Visitors learnt about rare eye disease research through stem cell science, new therapies and hands-on DNA demonstrations.
🔗: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/nihr-moorfie...
We are seeking two part-time Research Assistants to join a research group lead by Professor Mariya Moosajee, @profmariya.bsky.social, focused on understanding ocular development and genetic diseases of the eye. Deadline to apply is 23 March. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
It's #WorldGlaucomaWeek: an opportunity to be reminded about the importance of regular eye checks as first line of prevention. While #glaucoma continues to be a leading cause of blindness globally, ongoing research and advancements in treatment are enhancing patient outcomes.
#GlaucomaAwareness
We are hosting an #UsherSyndrome Patient #Information Day on Sat 21st March in London with @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social.
Its free and will be hugely informative to those touched by this rare condition. Please register to attend using this link👉🏼 www.eventbrite.com/e/usher-synd...
Research Assistant in Ocular Cell Biology position closes on 25 February. This would suit an ambitious graduate with a background in the mechanisms of repeat expansion biology, neurodegeneration, and human disease models. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Come to Bloomsbury Theatre to celebrate 200 years of UCL Chemistry! This immersive event will feature talks, short films, and the re-creation of Victorian-era experiments @uclchemistry.bsky.social. Tickets: www.bloomsburytheatre.com/event/2026/0...
We are seeking a Research Assistant in Ocular Cell Biolog. The position would suit an ambitious graduate with a background in the mechanisms of repeat expansion biology, neurodegeneration, and human disease models. Closes 25 February. lnkd.in/exsVf68y
As we look ahead, we are reminded that our greatest strength lies in our people, researchers, clinicians, and students from around the world, united by our ambition to improve lives. Together, our extraordinary community will continue to push boundaries, transform care, and drive discoveries for many years to come.
Today, UCL marks 200 years since its foundation.
This year, we'll celebrate two centuries of learning and innovation and share those achievements with our community.
Discover our Faculty's exciting #UCL200 programme of events and learn how you can get involved: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
📺"What is now an institution in the top 10 elite list of universities started off as an up-start"
BBC London report on @ucl.ac.uk's 200th anniversary, featuring Prof @profginab.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social and UCL President & Provost, Dr Michael Spence.
Happy 200th birthday, UCL! Today marks 200 years since UCL was founded, London's very first university. We are very proud to be part of its rich and diverse community of scientists, students and researchers. #UCL200
A photo of just a few of the ladies who are making a big difference to discovery science in my research lab.
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Thank you to the brilliant ladies in my research lab @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social who make such a difference to vision research #WomeninScience @anarod7.bsky.social Dr Nicky Cronbach, Dr Randa Li 💙
Today, UCL turns 200. 🎉 For two centuries, our community has opened doors, challenged convention and pushed the boundaries of knowledge across every discipline. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the UCL story, here’s to the next century. ✨
#UCL200 #LoveUCL
CEO mentor, author and podcaster Patrick Mork invites INSIGHT director @pearsekeane.bsky.social to share how he built a career in #ophthalmology and helped to forge the fields of artificial medical intelligence and #oculomics at @ucleye.bsky.social and Moorfields Eye Hospital.
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An ophthalmologist examines a patient’s eye using a specialist microscope in a clinical setting. There is diagnostic imaging displayed on a screen in the background.
👁️As we mark #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth, new research in BJO shows glaucoma cases in the UK are higher than previously thought and could rise to over 1.6m by 2060.
The study highlights the importance of earlier detection and service innovation.
Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/uk-glaucoma-...
One million people in the UK have glaucoma, the commonest cause of irreversible blindness. While this fate afflicts 10% of sufferers in their lifetime, 50% of people in the UK living with glaucoma don't know they have it @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social
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