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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 20hListen to Dr Lee Jones on the BBC's In Touch tomorrow at 8:40 PM. He'll be discussing an international study of 1,000 people living with sight loss that found nearly one in five reported encountering 'bogus' treatments. Online advertising was the most common source. #NIHR20 100
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026#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 030
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Inclusive 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 013
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026@moorfields.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Can 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 111
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 010
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026photo credit_ Stuart Keegan 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026We 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 101
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026@profmariya.bsky.social, @moorfields.bsky.social & @ucleye.bsky.social #NIHR20 010
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026In @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 111
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Looking 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 000
Reposted by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: MoorfieldsUCL 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... 033
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Another 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 000
Reposted by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: MoorfieldsUCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 15/09/2026A 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...ucl.ac.ukNew stem cell treatment improves vision for untreatable conditionA 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. 092
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026@insighteyehub.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Eye 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 101
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Optometry 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/dX10mAQbuff.lyMoorfields Eye Hospital trials new stem cell treatment for aniridia-related keratopathyNine patients were treated with a transplant of a collagen scaffold that delivers limbal epithelial stem cells and stromal stem cells 010
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Image by Rawpixel.com 001
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Explore 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 111
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Looking 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 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Tell 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 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026@moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Next 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 100
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Tell 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 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026We 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 011
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026@moorfields.bsky.social, @ucleye.bsky.social, @insighteyehub.bsky.social 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Eye 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/J8ullfIbuff.lyShafi Balal on predicting keratoconus progression 110
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026This research was funded by an @nihr.bsky.social Research for Patient Benefit grant. 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Phase 2 feasibility study in @nature.com has shown that early vitrectomy surgery treatment for acute endophthalmitis can be potentially more beneficial to patients’ vision compared with the current antibiotic-first approach. Read more: buff.ly/6oUIrQU @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.socialbuff.lyEarly vitrectomy for endophthalmitis offers hope to patients - NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: MoorfieldsA Phase 2 feasibility study published today in the prestigious Nature Communications Medicine journal has shown that early vitrectomy surgery treatment for acute endophthalmitis can be potentially mor... 120
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026@ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.socialcleye.bsky.socialBluesky 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Our 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 110
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Congratulations 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 010
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026With support from the NIHR, she co-founded and co-facilitates the award-winning Young People’s Advisory Group for Research at Moorfields, as well as a Young People’s Forum. #EyeYPAG 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Her research focuses on childhood eye conditions, particularly myopia, amblyopia and developmental vision disorders, bringing together clinical trials, population health research and laboratory science to improve outcomes for children. @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.socialeye.bsky.socialMario Fonseka (@eye.bsky.social) 100
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Yesterday, 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. 110
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Looking ahead, our next Coffee Hour takes place on Thursday 8 October, 3-4 pm, when Dr Alasdair Warwick and colleagues will discuss how genetics research is transforming our understanding of three of the leading causes of sight loss. @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social #glaucoma 010
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Missed our Coffee Hour with Ruke Ejegreh? Julia Muraszczuk from @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social shares her key takeaways on glaucoma risk, early detection and the importance of eye tests. Next Coffee Hour: 8 Oct, 3-4pm Read the blog and register: buff.ly/tdDnoDSbuff.lyJulia Muraszczuk from Friends of Moorfields reviews Coffee Hour featuring Ruke Ejegreh - NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: MoorfieldsAt our latest Coffee Hour, we welcomed Ruke Ejegreh, an internationally trained Optometrist and an MSc Public Health candidate at York St John University, London Campus. In this guest blog, Julia Mura... 100
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...retinauk.org.ukRetina UK Professionals’ Conference 2026The Retina UK Professionals’ Conference is aimed at anyone who works with our community in a professional capacity. 012
Reposted by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: MoorfieldsNIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Apply 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 001
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Congratulations to our eyeYPAG members for securing leadership roles on both the iCAN summit planning committee and as Fundraising Chair of the iCAN youth council. Co-sponsored with Moorfields Eye Charity #iCAN2026 #PPIE #PaediatricResearch #EyeYPAG #GenerationR #iCANSummit 010
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026The 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 011
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026To 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 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026@ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Glaucoma UK is currently running a national survey to help them understand the patient experience and shape future care: glaucoma.uk/national-pat...glaucoma.ukNational Patient Voices Survey | Glaucoma UKTake 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 000
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Are 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...glaucoma.ukNational Patient Voices Survey | Glaucoma UKTake 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 101
Reposted by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: MoorfieldsNIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Join 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 155
Reposted by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: MoorfieldsNIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Did 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... 001
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Apply 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 001
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Tell 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 010