Dr Alasdair Warwick stood in front of an audience of clinical academics and trainees delivering a talk on his clinical academic journey. Behind him is a projector displaying the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre logo.

Prof Andrew Webster and Prof Omar Mahroo stood in front of an audience of clinical academics and trainees. Andrew is delivering a talk to the audience. Behind him is a projected agenda for the sixth Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainee Forum.

The audience at the ophthalmology clinical academic trainee forum engaging in discussion. Audience members are sat in rows in chairs facing the speaker.

Prof Sobha Sivaprasad stood in front of an audience of clinical academics and trainees delivering a talk on her clinical academic journey. Behind her is a projector displaying a slide detailing Sobha's early life in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Catch up on the highlights from last week’s Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainee Forum!

We heard from Prof Andrew Webster, Prof Sobha Sivaprasad and Dr Alasdair Warwick who shared reflections on their clinical academic journeys.

Read the full summary: lnkd.in/eS4AA4Tx

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Come and meet us at the Black Communities Health & Wellbeing Day this Saturday in Kennington! Discover how health research is shaping better outcomes for black communities.
When: 25 Oct, 11:00 - 16:00

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A promotional poster for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) advertising “Inclusivity training for health and care researchers.” It lists six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres: Barts, Birmingham, Cambridge, Moorfields, Oxford, and Oxford Health. The poster announces three online training sessions: Reaching Beyond the Usual: Inclusive approaches to research with a focus on intersectionality by Cherish Boxall on Mon 17 Nov 2025, 10:00–11:30 am. Ethnicity Inclusion training with Prof. Shaun Treweek on Mon 24 Nov 2025, 10:30 am–12:00 pm. Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion training with Dr. Heidi R Green on Mon 8 Dec 2025, 10:00–11:30 am. Each session includes a short description and contact details. The design features illustrated diverse people at the top and NIHR branding. A note at the bottom states: “We will be repeating these sessions in 2026!”

Inclusivity in research matters.

That’s why six collaborating BRCs have launched free online training because reducing health inequalities benefits everyone.

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At our Coffee Hour, Dr Charles Cleland shared how AI is transforming #DiabeticRetinopathy screening in Tanzania. With a shortage of ophthalmologists, #AI is delivering specialist-level care to communities. Tackling the rise in diabetes-related blindness.
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Congratulations to our BRC Co-Director, Prof Sir Peng Tee Khaw, for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award of the European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society. He also delivered a lecture at the 50th jubilee meeting in the Netherlands.

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Inclusivity training for health and care researchers - Various Dates Available - NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre Six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres: Barts, Birmingham, Cambridge, Moorfields, Oxford and Oxford Health in collaboration bring to you a series of engaging online training sessions with experts and researchers to help embed inclusion in your research.

Six collaborating BRCs have launched online inclusivity training for health and care researchers! Get inspired by experts and discover what tools are available to you. #Inclusion

Register for free: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/event/inclus...

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A person is giving a presentation in a small conference room. The audience is seated in rows of blue chairs, facing a projection screen that displays a slide titled “Collaborations and building a research team” with text and images. The presenter stands near a podium with a laptop. The room has blue walls with framed posters and a door on the right.

Three people stand at the front of a conference room during a presentation. A projection screen behind them displays a slide with the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre logo and the title “Closing Remarks, Thanks & Feedback” followed by the names “Prof Sir Peng Khaw and Prof Andrew Dick.” A laptop is placed on a small round table near the screen, and several audience members are seated facing the presenters.

A person is speaking to an audience in a conference room. The projection screen displays a slide with the NIHR logo and the title “My Journey as a Clinical Academic,” along with the presenter’s name and session time. The audience is seated in rows of blue chairs, and the room has blue walls with framed posters.

A person is presenting to a seated audience in a conference room. The projection screen shows a slide with a table and a color-coded chart labeled “Curriculum 24 > CCT Aug 26.” The presenter stands near a clear podium with a laptop. The audience is seated in rows of blue chairs, and the room has blue walls with framed posters.

Read last week’s highlights from the Ophthalmology Academic Trainees Forum! Prof David Garway-Heath & Dr
Dun Jack Fu spoke about being a clinical academic. Dr Alessandra Martins gave an RCOphth training curriculum update.
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In collaboration with
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NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre logo at the top left. Below, an orange square with an icon of a computer monitor displaying an eye symbol. To the right, text reads: 'Case Study: Imaging, Visual Assessment and Digital Innovation' in blue, and 'Harnessing artificial intelligence to help the NHS: the Moorfields-DeepMind Collaboration' in red.

Discover how AI is transforming eye health and making a global impact.

Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

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Infographic titled 'Breaking Down Breakthroughs' with the subtitle 'Understanding Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy.' It highlights four key points: 1) Identification of a novel genetic cause of FECD (eye icon), 2) Rare variants in the MIR184 gene (DNA helix icon), 3) Shared molecular pathways may lead to new treatments (hand holding medical cross icon), and 4) FECD is a common cause of age-related visual loss (three people icons). The NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre logo appears at the bottom.

A landmark study in gimjournal.bsky.social identifies a novel genetic cause of Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, offering new avenues for future therapies. FECD gradually damages the cornea, leading to vision loss.

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Did you know your eyes could help detect Alzheimer’s disease? This #Alzheimer’s awareness month, we are spotlighting #Oculomics!

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Two individuals stand in a hallway next to a banner and a table with informational materials. The banner reads "NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, Equity Through Innovation" and includes additional text about the center's mission. The table is covered with various pamphlets and brochures.

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.

Find out how you can get involved in research 🔗 buff.ly/ufm8gnp

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Discover on the Tech & Science Daily podcast how technician-led virtual eye clinics in shopping centres could be the key to reducing waiting times.

Start from 07:30: buff.ly/DlU8Z4n

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A professional headshot of Prof. Sajjad Ahmad, co-theme lead for Regenerative Therapy, Lasers, and Medical Devices at the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre. The image features a blurred face of Dr. Sajjad Ahmad in a suit and tie, with the NIHR logo and hexagonal design elements in the background.

Congratulations to our theme co-lead, Dr Sajjad Ahmad, who has been named a finalist for the Moorfields Eye Charity Champion Award.

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Promotional graphic for the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre Open Day. The top half features two photographs: on the left, three formally dressed individuals sit on chairs against a plain wall, suggesting a panel discussion; on the right, an audience sits in rows facing a speaker presenting at the front of a conference room. The bottom half of the graphic has a solid deep blue background with white text that reads: “NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre Open Day. Patients and the public please join us.” At the very bottom, the branding line reads: “NIHR | Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre.

Join us for our BRC Open Day!

Hear from top researchers & clinicians
Ask your questions
Enjoy lunch, refreshments & community

When: Sat 13 Sep in Old Street

Free registration: buff.ly/axExdb1

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Announcement graphic from NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre. The top section features a dark blue background with white text stating 'NHS England approves first-ever mitochondrial disease treatment.' To the right, there's an aerial-style illustration of the UK and Ireland at night, with glowing city lights and network lines suggesting connectivity. The NIHR Moorfields logo appears in the top left. The bottom section has a white background with red italicized text reading 'Read our latest news item.

NHS England approves Idebenone (Raxone) to treat Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, a rare genetic disease that can lead to sudden vision loss.

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Two portraits are shown on a blue background. On the left is Dr. Colin Chu with the caption: "Characterising the 3D Spatial Biology of the Human Optic Nerve Head in Glaucoma." On the right is Associate Professor Kuang Hu with the caption: "Clarifying the Prognosis: Identifying Glaucoma Progression Patterns with Artificial Intelligence." The top left corner features the logo of NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, and the top right corner features the logo of Glaucoma UK.

Congratulations to our colleagues who have been awarded Glaucoma UK 2025 project grants. Using cutting-edge technology, their research is shedding new light on #glaucoma.

Find out more🔗 buff.ly/FKTNSya

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NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre logo at the top left. A image of a smiling Ariel in a red circle on the right. Below, a quote reads: 'We must hold AI tools to the same high standards of evidence as any medical test or drug. Facilitating greater transparency from manufacturers, validation across diverse populations, and high-quality interventional studies with implementation-focused outcomes are key steps towards building user confidence and supporting clinical integration.' Lead author, Dr Ariel Ong.

A review in @natureportfolio.nature.com reveals a widespread lack of transparency on performance and training data in regulator-approved #AI models used in eye care.

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The image shows three individuals associated with the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre. From left to right, they are Professor Tessa Dekker, Associate Professor Tendai Gwenhure, and Principal Research Fellow Angelos Kalitzeos. Each person's face is obscured by a rectangular block.

Congratulations to our colleagues who were awarded UCL Senior Academic, Research, and Teaching Promotions. #NIHRsupported

@tessamdekker.bsky.social, Tendai Gwenhure & Dr Angelos Kalitzeos

Find out more: buff.ly/TsVtSKJ

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The image shows the logos and names of three professors associated with the Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre. On the left is a photo of Professor Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, in the center below her name is '& Professor Catherine Egan,' and on the right is a photo of Associate Professor Mahi Muqit.

Congratulations to our colleagues who were awarded UCL Senior Academic, Research, and Teaching Promotions. #NIHRsupported
Professor: Dr Annegret Dahlmann-Noor
Professor: Dr Catherine Egan
Associate Professor: Mr Mahi Muqit

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A digital illustration of a human heart shown in semi-transparent layers, revealing internal anatomical structures such as chambers and arteries. The heart is rendered in shades of red and pink, with glowing orange highlights suggesting electrical activity or energy. Surrounding the heart are abstract circular patterns and blue-toned light flares, creating a high-tech, futuristic atmosphere, possibly indicating medical technology or cardiovascular innovation.

This #DiabetesWeek, we’re spotlighting the role of #MRI in improving the severe diabetic eye disease patient pathway. A new study has found that severe #DiabeticRetinopathy is associated with problems of the left side of the heart.

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woman in yellow jumper gives a talk at a lecturn with a blue presentation behind her

The BRC team is at the 8th Annual @ucleye.bsky.social Early Career Researchers Symposium!

Chrissie Adams, our #EDI Associate, asked ECRs:
“You are the architects of your #research and hold all the power. So—what will you do to make it more #inclusive?”

#IooECRsymposium #NIHRsupported

Two individuals are standing in front of a display booth. One person is seated on a chair, wearing a polka dot top and black pants, while the other person is standing, wearing a white top with pink patterns and holding an orange object. Both individuals have lanyards around their necks. The background includes posters and banners related to the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre. The text 'NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre' and 'Research Roadshow' is visible at the bottom of the image

Today is our Research Roadshow at Moorfields in Stratford!

Hear from Samantha Malka how #genomics is reshaping treatments and how you can get involved.

Nicola Cronbach will talk genetics & #glaucoma.

10am–2pm - Waiting Areas, 1st & 2nd Floor

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A group of eleven people are seated around a round meeting table in a bright, modern room. The table is wooden and covered with items including mugs, a teapot, snacks, notebooks, and a small tray of fruit.

The BRC sponsored our inspiring colleagues at this year’s #WEAVR Luncheon at the @arvoinfo.bsky.social
conference.
A celebration of women in vision research. #arvo2025

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A diverse group of seven people, including children and adults, are gathered in a warmly lit indoor space. Several individuals are holding white canes, and one person has a guide dog. Everyone is smiling and appears to be enjoying each other's company. The scene conveys a sense of inclusion, community, and shared experience around visual impairment.

A small group of people, including men and women of different backgrounds, are seated around a rectangular table in a discussion. Papers are on the table, and everyone appears engaged in the conversation. The atmosphere suggests a collaborative and friendly meeting, possibly a workshop or feedback session.

A diverse group of seven people, including children and adults, are gathered in a warmly lit indoor space. Several individuals are holding white canes, and one person has a guide dog. Everyone is smiling and appears to be enjoying each other's company. The scene conveys a sense of inclusion, community, and shared experience around visual impairment.

Today Prof Jugnoo Rahi looks beyond traditional medical research to tackle the full picture of sight loss

Bringing together interdisciplinary expertise across #UCL we aim to help reshape priorities, by putting lived experience at the heart of #research.

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A person wearing a brown hijab and a knitted sweater is engaging in a discussion at a biomedical research event. She is leaning forward, gesturing with her right hand, and is explaining microscopic imaging of the retina. In front of her is a microscope with a screen displaying a magnified image. Behind her, there is a banner for "Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre," which highlights their mission to improve eye condition diagnosis and treatment.

A person in a blue shirt is engaged in conversation with two people at a research booth. They stand in front of a large scientific poster about retinal disease research. A banner for the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre is displayed beside them. The table in front of them holds a few educational materials, including a model of a cell.

Four people stand behind a table at a research showcase, smiling at the camera. The table is covered with scientific materials, including lab equipment, charts, and models. Behind them, a screen displays a Moorfields Private Eye Hospital advertisement, and a hanging model of the eye is visible.

This #RareDiseaseDay, we hosted a #Research Roadshow with @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social, bringing groundbreaking science directly to patients and visitors. A huge thank you to all the labs that showcased their incredible work.

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