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Read Pearse Keane's new editorial for The Ophthalmologist 👇

The Ecosystem of Artificial Intelligence The technological breakthroughs of the past put the current state of artificial intelligence into context. Read more here

Listen to BBC Radio 4’s In Touch for insights from Prof. David Garway-Heath & Peter Thomas on new and research.

🔗https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0021b8w

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Congratulations to Dr. Roxanne Crosby-Nwaobi for being recognised with Royal College of Nursing Fellowship.

Our latest news item revisits her valuable work with the NIHR, including increasing access to care and research in underserved communities.

🔗https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/dr-roxanne-crosby-nwaobi-recognised-with-royal-college-of-nursing-fellowship/

Royal College of Nursing | UCL Institute of Ophthalmology | Moorfields Eye Hospital
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Congratulations Prof Mariya Moosajee on your appointment as Head of the Genetics Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital. This service uses genetic testing to diagnose eye conditions, assess risks, and identify carriers of genetic mutations.

Mariya is our BRC’s Clinical Lead for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement and Equality Diversity and Inclusion.

Read more about the cutting-edge research led by Prof. Moosajee including her innovative UCL Institute of Ophthalmology lab.

👉 https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/new-appointment-mariya-moosajee-head-of-the-genetics-service-at-moorfields-eye-hospital/

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We are delighted to congratulate Thales A. C. de Guimarães for winning the Public and Patient Involvement & Engagement Award 2024 at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology awards ceremony.

He won for the development of his fascinating podcast. His podcast features world-leading experts and aims to bridge the gap between researchers and the public. Paired with a curated blog they both simplify ocular research for everyone. 👂 Eyes On Research

Read our latest news item 👉 https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/thales-a-c-de-guimaraes-wins-public-and-patient-involvement-engagement-award-2024/

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New study published in the BMJ Open Quality explores why health outcomes are worse in minority and ethnic groups.

The authors champion ethnically research by broadening participation and amplifying patient voices. Understanding these unique perspectives can help clinicians closer align treatments to patients' needs.

Read more ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/853a7u7r

Dr Atika Safitri | Dr Kuang Hu | Dr Evgenia Konstantakopoulou | Prof Gus Gazzard

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology | Moorfields Eye Hospital | Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής / University of West Attica | | |

The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology's Early Career Researchers Symposium was a brilliant display of cutting-edge research and collaboration. Congratulations to the winners and all who presented. Prof. Omar Mahroo's keynote was candidly inspiring.

Our staff also showcased the support options available at the BRC 🤝
Including our Cross Innovation Hub🔗https://crossinnovationhub.co.uk/

Read our news item➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3uchjwfw

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Such a great partnership - grab the last tickets!!

'Eye Spy' brings the science of the eye to the forefront with Prof. Andrew Dick and Dr. Colin Chu. Discover eye-opening talks on 13 May at The Owl & Hitchhiker.

🔗https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/eye-spy

On top of the 50+ universities and institutions supporting , we would also like to say a big thank you to our external sponsors and partners!

Proteintech
Oxford North
The National Centre for the 3Rs
Bruntwood SciTech
NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre
Promega UK
Alzheimer's Research UK
My Name'5 Doddie Foundation
ELRIG
ISSET
KwizzBit
Overleaf

We sponsored a group of inspirational staff to attend this year’s Women in Eye and Vision Research (WEAVR) Luncheon at ARVO (Association for Vision Research in Ophthalmology) conference.

Read our latest news item 👉 https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/arvo-women-in-eye-and-vision-research-weavr-luncheon/

Dr. Roxanne Crosby-Nwaobi | Samantha Malka | Katy Linkens | Omayma Al-Saei | Hannah D. | Charlene Formento | BRC Co-Directors Prof Sir Peng Tee Khaw and Andrew Dick

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We would like to thank Prof. Mariya Moosajee and Prof. Anthony Khawaja for sharing their journeys as clinical academics at the Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainees Forum!

Read the forum news item➡️ https://tinyurl.com/5ncmdnub

Next forum 📅 23 July, 17:30

These forums offer a fantastic opportunity for clinical academic trainees to ask questions and build their professional networks. If you'd like more details, please send us a direct message. 🤝

We would like to congratulate the many clinicians and researchers our BRC supports who are included in this year’s ophthalmic world’s ones-to-watch!

Read who reached the top 100 here 👉https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/ophthalmologist-power-list-2024/

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The BRC hosted the Ophthalmology Research Section of the NIHR Statistics Group Meeting in March.

Read about the day here 👉https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/ophthalmology-research-section-of-the-nihr-statistics-group-meeting/

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Do you think your research could benefit from a clinical perspective?

The aim of the Cross Hub is to foster collaboration between Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

Join here ➡️ https://crossinnovationhub.co.uk/join

Read our latest news item about the successful Esme's Umbrella Information Day in Manchester, supported by the BRC. This day brought together experts and patients for a day of insight and support.

🔗https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/esmes-umbrella-information-day-manchester/

Speakers Involved
Judith Potts, founder of Esme’s Umbrella | Gayle Barrow, Medical Detection Dogs | Dr. Jasleen Kaur Jolly, CBS Researcher | Dr. Lee Jones, CBS Researcher | Nina Chesworth & Miles Northwood, Lived Experience of CBS | James Edward Kilpatrick, Aspectum filmmaker.

Organisations involved
Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation | Thomas Pocklington Trust | The Guide Dogs For the Blind Association | RNIB | Sight Loss Councils | NIHR Moorfields BRC | UCL Institute of Ophthalmology | Moorfields Eye Hospital, London

For information on Charles Bonnet Syndrome, the silent vivid hallucinations associated with vision loss, see here 👉 https://charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk/

We're grateful to Konstantinos Balaskas for his engaging talk at our recent Cross Hub event.

It was wonderful to see people from UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital sharing ideas!

Find out how you could get involved 👉https://crossinnovationhub.co.uk/

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Read the latest news from the Moorfields Eye Charity!

We’re excited that the spring issue of our Visibility magazine is out now with the latest news from the charity!

Read updates on projects we’re funding at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology which are bringing innovations and improvements thanks to our amazing supporters.

Find out about advances in artificial intelligence at Moorfields with aims to:

• embed AI and empower clinicians

• make accurate facial examinations possible by video

We celebrate our fundraising walk Eye to Eye’s 10th anniversary which is on Sunday 23 June with a family-friendly street party under summer skies. Why not join us?

Meet some of our superstar supporters who tell us what taking part in Eye to Eye means to them!

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wITA3

Come along to today's Cross Hub Matching event. It will bring clinicians and researchers together for talks, networking and nibbles!

🗓️18 April ⏰17:00-20:00🍕Pizza

📍 2nd Floor, Richard Desmond Centre for Eye Care

Come along for free! For all staff from UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital at all levels and disciplines.

Sign up for shadowing opportunities with the Cross Hub between Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

💡 The aim is to open up our working worlds, enabling participants to share an enlightening view into each other's work.

Find out more ➡️ https://crossinnovationhub.co.uk/shadowing

This Parkinson's awareness day, read about our research using eye scans to detect signs of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms emerge. Using could lead to catching diseases early, offering a chance to slow them down or stop them before they get serious.

👉 https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/eye-scans-detect-signs-of-parkinsons-disease-up-to-seven-years-before-symptoms-emerge/

NIHR Biomedical Research Centres | Moorfields Eye Hospital | UCL Institute of Ophthalmology | UCL GOS Institute of Child Health | University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust | Great Ormond street Hospital | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | London AlzEye | INSIGHTeyehub | UK Biobank

is key at Moorfields Eye Hospital & UCL Institute of Ophthalmology! If you're looking to blend research with clinical insights, our Cross Hub Matching Event is your go-to.

📅 Thursday 18 April, 17:00 - 20:00

📍 2nd Floor, Richard Desmond Centre for Eye Care

Register here https://forms.office.com/e/zRBfJMLCgh

A pizza reception is included 🍕🍿

Fill | Cross Innovation Hub: Matching Event, Thur 18 April 24 Date: Thursday 18 April Timings: 17:00 - 20:00 Location: 2nd Floor, Richard Desmond Centre for Eye Care 3 Peerless Street London EC1V 9EZ This event will bring clinicians from Moorfields Eye Hospital and researchers from UCL Institute of Ophthalmology together to foster new collaborations in vi...

Read our latest news item on our coffee morning!

It includes bespoke materials collating all support available to UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital staff.

From planning to navigating , discover the full range of support.

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International International Women’s Day - NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre On Thursday 29 February, Friends of Moorfields and the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre invited researchers from the Institute of Ophthalmology into Moorfields Eye Hospital for Rare Disease Day 2024.

Let me introduce you to, Eliza (Medical Detection Dogs) and Daisy. 🐶

Today is the Esme's Umbrella Information Day in Manchester.
There is a packed programme of talks, discussions and a film screening of Aspectum about .

Supporting organisations:
Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation | Thomas Pocklington Trust | The Guide Dogs For the Blind Association | RNIB | Sight Loss Councils | NIHR Moorfields BRC | Medical Detection Dogs


For information on Charles Bonnet Syndrome, the silent vivid hallucinations associated with vision loss, see here: https://charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk/

Thank you Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology staff for coming to our coffee morning for International Women's Day last week! It was a great opportunity to connect with colleagues. 🍰☕

This we have been looking into the relationship between lifestyle and glaucoma.

Questioning the impact of your drink choices on your eyes? 🍷
Could your eye health be another reason to curb your caffeine habit? ☕

Learn more about our research into this area 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2bhhwfed

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology | Moorfields Eye Hospital | UK Biobank

Our next Cross Hub Matching event will bring clinicians and researchers together for talks, networking and nibbles.

📅 Thursday 18 April, 17:00 - 20:00

📍 2nd Floor, Richard Desmond Centre for Eye Care

Register here🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/zRBfJMLCgh

⭐For all staff from UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital from all levels and disciplines.