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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 19h

#WorldSightDay - 8 October 11 – 1: Discover how research is advancing eye imaging technologies to improve both diagnosis and treatment opposite Moorfields' Costa. 3 – 4 pm: Join our Coffee Hour at Coffee Junction. 🔗 buff.ly/wfL0grz @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Inclusive Grant Writing: free online webinar for healthcare researchers and research staff. Date: Nov 2 from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Registration link: bit.ly/InclusGW This interactive session will focus on NIHR & HRA expectations. @moorfields.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social #NIHR20

NIHR webinar promotion. Inclusive Grant Writing: What Every Applicant Needs to Know. Monday 2 November 2026, 12:30pm to 2:00pm. Book at https://bit.ly/InclusGW. Poster features two speakers in front of illustrated community members and includes a QR code.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Can AI help bridge language barriers in healthcare? Dr Mertcan Sevgi discusses the potential of multilingual conversational voice AI. Exploring why partnering with underserved communities is essential to developing equitable AI solutions. #NIHR20 Read more🔗 buff.ly/3bkGFDv

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#WorldSightDay x Coffee Hour on 8 Oct! Discover how genetics is helping us better understand common eye conditions and opening up new possibilities for treatments with Dr Alasdair Warwick and his team. Info: Coffee Junction 3 – 4PM Sign up for free🔗 buff.ly/t1mSXhZ

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We are so excited to be joining the Bloomsbury Festival for another year of the Discovery Hub! You won't miss us - step inside our Camera Obscura at the Holborn Library. When: thur 22 - sat 24 oct Find out more: bloomsburyfestival.org.uk #NIHR20 @ucleye.bsky.social | @moorfields.bsky.social

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In @jamaophthalmology.bsky.social an international study of 1,000 people with sight loss found that nearly 1 in 5 reported encountering eye treatments they believed to be ‘bogus'. Underscoring the need for support to help patients navigate options & avoid unsupported claims. #NIHR 🔗 buff.ly/C2QvK8t

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Looking for support with a funding application or fellowship? Our dedicated Funding page includes information on the support available through NIHR BRC: Moorfields, as well as a regularly updated funding calendar. 🔗 buff.ly/rJ1tbHv @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social #NIHR20

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🧠 This World Alzheimer's Day, explore how UCL's world-leading dementia research is helping improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention. 🔗 Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Another successful Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainees Forum offering with guidance & support Future sessions: 7 Dec, 17:30: Prof. Annegret Dahlmann-Noor & Prof. Lola Solebo 8 Mar, 17:30: Prof. Alice Davidson & Dr. Shane (Siyin) Liu Find out more: buff.ly/YUNV2Yi

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A breakthrough stem cell treatment for a previously untreatable rare genetic eye condition has seen patients’ vision improve in a first-in-human clinical trial at @ucleye.bsky.social and Moorfields. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/au...

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New stem cell treatment improves vision for untreatable condition

A breakthrough stem cell treatment for a previously untreatable rare genetic eye condition has seen patients’ vision improve in a first-in-human clinical trial at UCL and Moorfields.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Eye scans could bring heart health diagnosis from hospital to community, widening access to specialist care nationwide. A study in PLOS Digital Health found non-invasive retinal scans could identify patients at risk of atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder. #NIHR20 🔗 buff.ly/N5tcybs

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Optometry Today features the NIHR-supported first-in-human clinical trial that has shown a breakthrough stem cell treatment can improve vision in patients with aniridia-related keratopathy (ARK), a previously untreatable rare genetic eye condition. 🔗 buff.ly/dX10mAQ

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Moorfields Eye Hospital trials new stem cell treatment for aniridia-related keratopathy

Nine patients were treated with a transplant of a collagen scaffold that delivers limbal epithelial stem cells and stromal stem cells

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Explore our free on-demand PPIE and EDI courses, open to all researchers Involving patients and the public boosts research quality and ethics. Engaging them in decision-making leads to innovative solutions and improved outcomes. 🔗 buff.ly/1qK8d2E @moorfields.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Looking for support with a funding application or fellowship? Our dedicated Funding page includes information on the support available through NIHR BRC: Moorfields, as well as a regularly updated funding calendar. 🔗 buff.ly/znrCxdY @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social #NIHR20

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Tell us what inspired your journey into eye care and you could win £100. Open to young people, students, and early-career clinicians and researchers in partnership with @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social Deadline: 4 Sept 🔗 buff.ly/3LqnSZm @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Next Coffee Hour on 8 Oct will showcase the latest genetics research. Focusing on UV-protective sunglasses helping prevent age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma & genetic mapping of diabetic eye disease. Info: Near @moorfields.bsky.social 3 – 4 Register for free coffee & pastry: buff.ly/t1mSXhZ

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Tell us what inspired your journey into eye care and you could win £100. Open to young people, students, and early-career clinicians and researchers in partnership with @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social . #NIHRsupported Deadline: 4 Sept 🔗 buff.ly/3LqnSZm

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We celebrated Prof. Annegret Dahlmann-Noor @ucleye.bsky.social delivering her inaugural lecture as Prof. of Paediatric Ophthalmology. Supported by an NIHR SCPRA award, her research seeks to better understand & address the global rise in myopia. 🔗 buff.ly/cagLP5s @moorfields.bsky.social #myopia

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Eye News features NIHR Doctoral Fellow Shafi Balal on developing an artificial intelligence model to predict the progression of keratoconus. Earlier diagnosis supports timely treatment and improved patient outcomes. Discover Oculomics, where the eye unlocks systemic health. #AI 🔗 buff.ly/J8ullfI

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Our Clinical Academic Lead, Prof. Omar Mahroo, recently visited our collaborators at the Lv Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in India. He delivered the “16th Prof C S Bhaskaran Endowment Lecture” on the latest technologies in retinal imaging and led electrophysiology workshops. 🔗 buff.ly/wM4dtF8

Professor Omar Mahroo demonstrates retinal imaging equipment during a clinic visit at the LV Prasad Eye Institute, observed by healthcare professionals.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Congratulations to Prof Hari Jayaram on being promoted to Professor of Ophthalmology at @ucleye.bsky.social. He is also our Co-Theme Lead for Regenerative Therapy, Lasers & Medical Devices, helping to drive innovations that improve patient care. Discover more: buff.ly/O9r8lTN @moorfields.bsky.social

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Yesterday, Prof. Andrew Dick introduced Prof. Annegret Dahlmann-Noor for her inaugural lecture. Her research puts children’s voices at the heart of shaping impactful research. She is Professor of Paediatric Ophthalmology, Consultant in Children’s Eye Health & NIHR Fellowship Award holder.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

@retinauk.bsky.social is hosting a free, CPD-accredited Professionals’ Conference on Friday 18 Sept, bringing together colleagues from across the eye health and sight loss sector. Where: Birmingham or online Cost: Free to attend 🔗 Register: retinauk.org.uk/event/profes...

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Retina UK Professionals’ Conference 2026

The Retina UK Professionals’ Conference is aimed at anyone who works with our community in a professional capacity.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Apply for a research skills for eye health course at @lshtm.bsky.social, fully funded by our BRC, with no cost to staff or departments. This flexible, online programme runs over 18 weeks, starting on 31 August 2026. Apply by 22 July. Open to @moorfields.bsky.social staff only. 🔗 buff.ly/28XYX5j

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Moorfields Young Persons Advisory Group (eyeYPAG) took on the Eye to Eye walk! Members laced up their trainers and joined the fundraising challenge to support Moorfields Eye Charity. Read more in their blog: buff.ly/9o1hket #NIHR20 @ucleye.bsky.social | @moorfields.bsky.social

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

To mark #GlaucomaWeek we welcomed Ruke Ejegre to Coffee Hour, a trained optometrist! Ruke highlighted the importance of regular eye tests to protect against the “silent thief of sight.” Her MSc research explores ways to improve glaucoma services and raise awareness. #NIHR20

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Are you living with glaucoma? Your insights can help shape the future of eye care! #GlaucomaWeek Glaucoma UK has launched a National Glaucoma Patient Voices Survey for those with glaucoma or who are currently being monitored. Discover more: glaucoma.uk/national-pat...

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National Patient Voices Survey | Glaucoma UK

Take the Glaucoma UK National Patient Voices Survey We’re conducting the UK’s largest ever survey of people living with glaucoma. It’s your chance to tell

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join our online Socio-Economic Disadvantage Inclusion in Health Research session on 15 July, from 10am to 11.30am. This event is an opportunity to enhance approaches to including people from diverse ethnicities in research. tinyurl.com/ymac6m6c

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Did you know that glaucoma often develops without noticeable symptoms? Join us for our next Coffee Hour with Ruke Ejegreh who will share her research into glaucoma prevalence in adults aged 40+ When: Weds 8 July, 3-4 Where: Coffee Junction N1 7SU Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Tell us what inspired your journey into eye care and you could win £100. Open to young people, students, and early-career clinicians and researchers in partnership with @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social. #NIHRsupported Deadline: 4 Sept 🔗 buff.ly/3LqnSZm @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Do you support someone living with an inherited sight loss condition? @retinauk.bsky.social are running a free CPD-accredited Professionals’ Conference on Friday 18 September. Where: Birmingham or online. Register here for free: RetinaUK.org.uk/prof-conf

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Retina UK Professionals’ Conference 2026

The Retina UK Professionals’ Conference is aimed at anyone who works with our community in a professional capacity.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Discover the future of eye care research. Step inside the new Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health in our latest film. The development brings together our partners @moorfields.bsky.social and Moorfields Eye Charity in a single, state-of-the-art facility. #NIHR youtu.be/waGXzF399I8

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Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health site film - June 2026

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Eyes On The Future brought the global #RDH12 community together to share the latest progress in gene therapy. From a first-in-human trial expected in 2026 to promising early clinical results in patients aged 10–40, momentum is building. #NIHRsupported Read more in our news item: buff.ly/0S762eW

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Interested in developing your research skills or exploring a clinical academic career? Our Education page brings together information on the programmes, networks and opportunities available through NIHR BRC: Moorfields. Find out more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/lea... @ucleye.bsky.social

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Last Wednesday @ucleye.bsky.social hosted the annual London-Paris Retina Meeting. This connected leading retinal specialists from UK and French Institutions to discuss challenging clinical cases and share advice on diagnosis and best management. Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/annual-londo...

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Are you living with glaucoma? Your insights can help shape the future of eye care! Glaucoma UK is launching the National Glaucoma Patient Voices Survey on 6th July for those with glaucoma or who are currently being monitored. Learn more and register your interest: glaucoma.uk/national-pat...

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National Patient Voices Survey | Glaucoma UK

Be part of change: Glaucoma UK’s National Patient Voices Survey Glaucoma patients are experts through experience. Together, our collective voices can

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A new eye imaging dataset is set to accelerate research into conditions affecting the front of the eye. This landmark project was developed by researchers at Moorfields and @ucleye.bsky.social through @insighteyehub.bsky.social. Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/landmark-eye...

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We have collaborated with @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social to launch a new essay competition for young people, students, and early-career clinicians and researchers with an interest in eye health. #NIHRsupported Submit from 1 June to 4 Sept Find out more: buff.ly/gyorCS0

Poster announcing an essay competition titled “The future of eye care” for young people, with logos for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre and Friends of Moorfields Eye Hospital at the top. The text reads “Applications Open!” and invites participants to share their story about involvement in eye care. A date box states “Entries Open: 1 June – 4 Sept 2026.” The design features blue and coral text on a light background, with a small circular image of a hand writing in a notebook in the lower corner.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Join us for our next Coffee Hour! Ruke Ejegreh will share research on glaucoma prevalence in adults aged 40+, discussing how ageing, inequalities and access to eye care influence outcomes. When: Weds 8 July | 3-4 Where: Coffee Junction, N1 7SU Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Today, we are supporting the RDH12 Family Conference, bringing together patients and experts from around the world to share the latest research. We’ve heard about exciting ongoing studies and future developments. This afternoon will focus on patient perspectives! #NIHR20 #RDH12

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This #Red4Research, we were joined by Prof Alice Davidson's inherited corneal disease Lab, showcasing their cutting-edge genetics research. We got hands-on experience extracting DNA from strawberries. Thank you to everyone helping us transform patients' lives through research. #NIHR20

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

On Monday researchers and clinicians from across UCL came together at the Centre for Sight Summit. Held as part of #UCL200, the event highlighted the value of lived experience in informing future research priorities. Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/the-centre-f... @ucleye.bsky.social

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Read our latest news item about the @ucleye.bsky.social celebration week Annual Lecture. We heard a talk from Prof. Uwe Wolfrum, a leading figure in contemporary sensory‑cell biology, and enjoyed celebrating our colleagues at the prize ceremony. Read more: buff.ly/C1tbOPh @moorfields.bsky.social

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The Ophthalmology Academic Trainees Forum gives the inside story behind the paper and the podium moment. Joined by Prof. Gus Gazzard, a glaucoma specialist, & Dr. Shruti Chandra, an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow. Read our news item and get involved with the forum: buff.ly/4it9xLK

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Proud sponsors of the @ucleye.bsky.social Early Career Researchers Symposium, supporting the next generation of talent. Discover more ways we can support your career in the article below, including a new essay competition now open for entries! Read more: buff.ly/UT1LLIt @moorfields.bsky.social

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