Take a moment to watch our video explainer and discover the pioneering research we're doing at our BRC on Imaging, Visual Assessment and Digital Innovation.
Learn more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/research-the...
@ucleye.bsky.social | #explainervideos | #ophthalmology | #VisionResearch | #Imaging
Prof Amanda Carr and Dr Ana Alonso-Carriazo Fernández stand behind a table in the Moorfields Eye Hospital canteen. The table displays a range of educational materials and pamphlets, along with a microscope connected to a large screen showing a magnified cell image. Behind them, a screen features information about their research aims. To the left, an NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre branded roll banner reads: Genomic Discovery and Therapeutics – harnessing genetic data to develop personalised treatments
Prof Amanda Carr and Dr Ana Alonso-Carriazo Fernández stand behind a table in the Moorfields Eye Hospital canteen, speaking with two visitors, one holding a leaflet. The table is set up with a range of educational materials and pamphlets, and a screen behind them shows visuals of a planned research space and new building.
Today @amandajcarr.bsky.social and her team spoke to early career clinicians about opportunities in research.
If you are a clinician interested in getting involved in research we’d love to see you at our Cross Innovation Hub poster & networking event
Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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...
At the top of the image is a circular headshot of Alicia Fothergill with the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre Logo to the left. Below reads the following quote: “I am absolutely delighted to receive the award from the BRC. This is such an exciting opportunity to be able to put together a PhD application in my area of interest and have the time to develop skills that I will need to take me forward in my research career.” Career Enhancement Programme Awardee, Alicia Fothergill
Congratulations Alicia Fothergill, our final awardee of the NIHR Moorfields BRC Career Enhancement Programme!
Alicia is a specialist optometrist @moorfields.bsky.social who will benefit from dedicated time and support to progress her research career.
Read: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/nihr-moorfie...
A group of 11 young people are gathered around a table during a workshop session, looking at printed materials and small objects laid out in the centre. Some participants are seated while others stand, listening and discussing. A researcher stands behind the group smiling. A flipchart is visible in the background.
The latest Eye Young Persons Advisory Group (YPAG) blog is live!
The eyeYPAG meetings are an opportunity for young people to share insights that help shape research. Members shared their views on study design, disease monitoring tools and accessibility.
Read: generationr.org.uk/march-2026-e...
Take a moment to watch our video explainer and discover the pioneering research we're doing at our BRC on Translational Data Science.
Learn more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/research-the...
@ucleye.bsky.social | @moorfields.bsky.social | @prof-paul-foster.bsky.social | #DataScience | #Ophthalmology
Poster titled “Inclusivity training for health and care researchers,” delivered by six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres. It lists three online training sessions: 1) Ethnicity Inclusion training with Prof. Shaun Treweek on 13 May 2026, 10:30–12:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 2) Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion training with Dr Heidi R Green on 21 May 2026, 10:30–12:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 3) Partnerships, Planning and Service Provision: Case Studies in Inclusive Research with Cherish Boxall on 11 June 2026, 10:00–11:30, with a headshot of the speaker. The poster notes that these are the last remaining dates available for these sessions. A colourful graphic of diverse silhouettes appears across the top.
There's still time to join our Inclusivity Training Webinar Series.
These free online sessions for health and care researchers cover inclusion, inequality and improving research participation.
The final sessions run May-June, don't miss out!
Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/event/inclus...
Take a look inside the future Moorfields & UCL Centre for Eye Health!
This video offers a first glimpse of the new centre which will bring together eye care, research and education in one space.
to accelerate the translation of research into patient benefit.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJDr...
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.
Join us for our next Coffee Hour!
Prof Glen Jeffery will share his research on how light influences vision and eye health, and what this could mean for healthy ageing.
When: Wed 13 May | 3-4pm
Where: Coffee Junction, N1 7SU
Everyone is welcome!
Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...
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!
Three NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre employees are stood together smiling at the camera. They are wearing matching navy blue branded t-shirts and have large yellow name badges on lanyards around their necks. Behind them is a charity stand for Cure Usher Syndrome.
Dr Peter Simcock stands in front of an audience, holding a microphone. Behind him is a large projector screen reading "Appropriate Social Care Services".
Mutian Lian stands at the front of a hall in front of an audience, holding a microphone. Behind him is a stage with a large projector screen reading "Mutian Lian, PhD Student, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology". To the right a British Sign Language interpreter is signing the talk on a platform.
Professor Mariya Moosajee, Mark Jordon, Chris Rowe and Sharon Rowe are at the front of a hall. Mariya is holding a microphone speaking to the audience while Mark is sat on the stage behind. Chris and Sharon are wearing matching Cure Usher branded black t-shirts and Chris holds Sharon’s cane. Behind them is a large projector screen that reads “Sharon Rowe, Chris Rowe and Mark Jordon. From Family Experience to Research Action, Cure Usher”.
On Saturday our BRC supported an Usher Syndrome Information Day, bringing together patients, families, clinicians and researchers.
This was a valuable opportunity to connect, share experiences and hear research updates.
Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/nihr-moorfie...
@profmariya.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
Poster titled “Inclusivity training for health and care researchers,” delivered by six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres. It lists three online training sessions: 1) Ethnicity Inclusion training with Prof. Shaun Treweek on 13 May 2026, 10:30–12:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 2) Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion training with Dr Heidi R Green on 21 May 2026, 10:30–12:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 3) Partnerships, Planning and Service Provision: Case Studies in Inclusive Research with Cherish Boxall on 5 March 2026, 10:00–11:30, with a headshot of the speaker. The poster notes that these are the last remaining dates available for these sessions. A colourful graphic of diverse silhouettes appears across the top.
Final chance to join our Inclusivity Training Webinar Series!
The next session on ethnicity inclusion in health research takes place online on 13th May, 10:30–12:00.
This is a great chance to gain practical tools for more inclusive research.
Register here: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/event/inclus...
A circular headshot of Professor Gus Gazzard sits in the centre of a page surrounded by 2 decorative patterns made up of 3 coloured hexagons. The NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre logo sits in the top left corner. Prof Gazzard is wearing a checked shirt, blue lanyard, with glasses on top of his head and is smiling at the camera.
Congratulations to the NIHR Moorfields BRC affiliated researchers featured in The Ophthalmologist Power List 2026!
UCL and Moorfields researchers make up 20% of the list. This includes Prof Gus Gazzard who is ranked No.1 globally.
Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/nihr-moorfie...
Due to the planned tube strikes our upcoming Coffee Hour with Prof Jugnoo Rahi has been rescheduled to Wednesday 27th May 2026.
We apologise for any inconvenience and hope you can still join us in May.
Find updated details and registration: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...
Professor Chris Hammond presenting at the seventh Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainee Forum. He is speaking to an audience, stood in front of a stand holding his laptop. Behind him is a projector screen displaying a presentation slide titled Having an impactful research career and supporting the next generation
Dr Katie Williams is delivering her talk on clinical academic careers at the seventh Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainee Forum. She is speaking to an audience, stood in front of a stand holding her laptop. Behind her is a projector screen displaying a presentation slide with her name and affiliations.
Professor Paul Foster is stood in front of an audience at the Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainee Forum. He is stood in front of a pillar and behind him is a projector screen displaying a presentation slide titled My Journey as a Clinical Academic.
Last week our BRC hosted the 7th Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainee Forum.
We heard from Prof Paul Foster, Prof Chris Hammond and Dr Katie Williams, who offered practical advice for trainees interested in research careers.
Read the full article: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/seventh-opht...
A promotional graphic for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre advertising a “Coffee Hour” event with Prof Jugnoo Rahi. The event is scheduled for Thursday 26th March, 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 photo of Jugnoo wearing an orange patterned blouse on the left.
Join us next week for Coffee Hour!
Prof Jugnoo Rahi will discuss her research on visual health in children and young people and how population science can help improve care.
When: Thu 26 March, 3-4pm
Where: Coffee Junction, N1 7SU
Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...
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...
A promotional graphic for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre advertising a “Coffee Hour” event with Prof Jugnoo Rahi. The event is scheduled for Thursday 26th March, 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 photo of Jugnoo wearing an orange patterned blouse on the left.
☕ Interested in learning about how population science is used to investigate visual health in children and young people?
Join us for our next coffee hour with Professor Jugnoo Rahi!
📅: Thurs 26 Mar | 3-4pm
📍: Coffee Junction near Moorfields
Register here: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...
🚨 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!
🚨 Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about the psychology of trial participation & discover practical tips to support inclusive research design
🚨 If you are affiliated with either of the six BRCs listed below book now 👉 bit.ly/46EtZ8P
@oxhealthbrc.bsky.social
Thank you for sharing this! We’re very grateful to you and all our research participants. Working with people living with Usher syndrome is essential to advancing understanding and improving care. 😊
At the top of the image is a circular headshot of Varshie Jeyarajah with the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre Logo to the left. Below reads the following quote: “Being part of the Moorfields BRC community is a fantastic opportunity, and I'm really looking forward to the mentorship and support the programme offers. My goal is to use this experience to refine my research and help bridge the gap between our clinical observations and new evidence-based treatments, ultimately ensuring we’re providing the best possible care for our patients. Career Enhancement Programme Awardee, Varshie Jeyarajah
We’re delighted to announce Varshie Jeyarajah as the second awardee of the NIHR Moorfields BRC Career Enhancement Programme! 🎉
As an Advanced Clinical & Research Orthoptist @moorfields.bsky.social she’ll benefit from protected research time and mentorship.
Congratulations Varshie! 👏
This #RareDiseaseDay we’re spotlighting four rare eye conditions our researchers are working to better understand and treat.
From Usher syndrome to Charles Bonnet Syndrome, we’re developing new diagnostics & treatments and raising awareness to improve patient lives.
Four researchers from the Davidson lab stand behind an NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre information table displaying educational materials and eye models. A poster about Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy is visible behind them.
Three researchers from the Moosajee lab wearing “Talk to me, I’m a Scientist” badges stand together in front of an NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre banner inside Moorfields Eye Hospital.
A researcher from the Davidson lab demonstrates a strawberry DNA extraction experiment to a visitor, holding up a small test tube containing red liquid while explaining the activity at an NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre stand.
This afternoon #RareDiseaseDay continued at @moorfields.bsky.social 💙
Researchers from the Moosajee Lab and Davidson Lab shared how their work. From identifying genes behind rare eye conditions to demonstrating DNA extraction, their research is driving real patient impact!
Three members of the NIHR Moorfields BioResource team stand together in front of a Moorfields Eye Hospital display and research banner. Behind them is a stem cell differentiation board used for public engagement activities.
Members of the Carr Lab speak with visitors at an information table inside Moorfields Eye Hospital. The table displays eye models, educational materials and interactive activities about genetics and vision research.
Three researchers from the Carr lab wearing purple “See Science” t-shirts and “Talk to me, I’m a Scientist” badges stand smiling in a hospital corridor during the Rare Disease Day event.
Tomorrow is #RareDiseaseDay and we’re live @moorfields.bsky.social
This morning the Carr Lab @ucleye.bsky.social and Moorfields @nihrbioresource.bsky.social teams have been engaging clinicians and patients, sharing how genetic and stem cell research is driving new treatments for rare eye conditions
At the top of the image is a circular headshot of Samantha Malka with the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre Logo to the left. Below reads the following quote: In our Moorfields clinics, this single TMEM216 variant is the underlying cause of disease in around 1/5 of Black Retinitis Pigmentosa patients. Identifying this variant enables many patients to finally receive a clear genetic diagnosis, often ending years of uncertainty. Samantha Malka
It's #RetinitisPigmentosaAwarenessMonth
RP is a rare genetic condition causing progressive sight loss. Research by Sam Malka identified a variant responsible for 1/5 Black RP patients in our clinics, improving diagnosis and supporting future treatments.
🔗: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/arvo-samanth...
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...
A navy blue social card titled Usher Syndrome Information Day 2026. Below is written Saturday 21st March, 9:00am to 5:00pm, Jeffery Hall UCL, London. To the right text reads Register Here with a QR code beneath. There is an orange decorative flourish underlying the text. At the bottom of the page are logos for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, SEPUL Bio by Thea and Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Are you or someone you know affected by Usher Syndrome?
Join us next month for a chance to hear about the latest research developments as well as time to connect with others in the Usher community.
📅 Sat 21 March | 9am-5pm
📍 Jeffery Hall UCL
Book your place: www.eventbrite.com/e/usher-synd...
An older person wearing a black hat and special glasses sits at a desk using assistive technology to read enlarged text on a computer screen. The screen displays large black text on a yellow background that reads, “I went to the hospital to get my eye checked up.” Another person sits beside them, observing.
February is #AMDAwarenessMonth 👁️
This month we are highlighting pioneering research supported by Moorfields BRC and conducted @moorfields.bsky.social. This study helped restore reading vision in people with advanced AMD using a tiny retinal implant.
🔗: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/pioneering-p...
📢One month left to apply for the #NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes!
There are 20 prizes available recognising outstanding leadership across research and research delivery, including a £10k award for professional development support.
Applications close 18 March!
🔗: www.nihr.ac.uk/nihr20/resea...
