NIHR Moorfields BRC

At NIHR Moorfields BRC we pioneer discoveries in eye health and vision science to improve the lives of people facing sight loss. Proudly hosted by @Moorfields in partnership with @UCLeye, we work to preserve sight and drive equity through innovation. Follow us to stay updated!

Join us for our next Coffee Hour! On Wednesday we're excited to welcome @Rahi_Eye_Vision who will be sharing her research on visual health in children and young people. When: Thurs 27 May | 3-4pm Where: Coffee Junction N1 7SU Register here: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/?post_type=eve…

This International Clinical Trials Day at Moorfields, our researchers made complex science accessible to patients and staff. Celebrating the innovations transforming patient care. Missed it? Read our latest interviews on researchers making an impact: buff.ly/13g1j75

#CTD2026 #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay #NIHR20

This International Clinical Trials Day, discover the people behind the research. @retinasurgeon1 has helped restore vision in AMD patients. @AnnegretNoor is tackling myopia in young people, one of the fastest‑growing eye health challenges. Read more: buff.ly/13g1j75

#InternationalClinicalTrialsDay #ResearchRising #CTD2026 @UCLeye

This International Clinical Trials Day, discover how you can be part of research at @Moorfields. Patients and staff welcome. 10 am – 3 pm: ground floor Costa 11:30am – 2:30pm: Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre, cafe 12am – 2pm: Canteen, 3rd floor bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk

At our latest Coffee Hour Prof Glen Jeffery explored the implications of modern lighting on healthy ageing. Read reflections from our patient advisor David Barton: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/patient-adviso… Register for our next coffee hour on 27 May with Prof Jugnoo Rahi: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/?post_type=eve…

The #FutureFocusedLeadershipProgramme is open to applications from #Health and #SocialCare early-mid career researchers. Through this 12 month programme, you will enhance your leadership capabilities and effectiveness. Apply now: nihr.ac.uk/funding/future…

We’re excited to share that Prof Patrick Yu Wai Man has been elected to the @ARVOinfo Board of Trustees as part of the #ARVO26 elections. Patrick is a leading neuro-ophthalmologist with roles across UCL IoO, Moorfields and University of Cambridge. Read: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/patrick-yu-wai…

3 Moorfields clinicians have been awarded places on the @NIHRresearch Senior Research Leader Programme! Congratulations Tendai Gwenhure, @Vijay_Tailor and @NicolaDunlop13 on being selected to help shape the future of clinical research leadership. Read: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/?p=7123&previe…

@pearsekeane @CrosbyNwaobi @Yukunzhou19 @pnderitu89 @JustEngelmann @ArielYHOng @DocDaveAM @DunJackFu @AnnegretNoor @Vijay_Tailor @tvarshney @Mahantesh19_ @dominicwllmsn

@pearsekeane @CrosbyNwaobi @dominicwllmsnYukun @Yukunzhou19 @pnderitu89 @JustEngelmann @ArielYHOng @DocDaveAM @DunJackFu @AnnegretNoor @Vijay_Tailor @tvarshney

Despite the packed programme at ARVO, our research colleagues generously shared highlights from their trip. Explore the pioneering research transforming the lives of patients facing sight loss. #ARVO2026 Read our latest news item: lnkd.in/ev8sDG3c @Moorfields @UCLeye

The BRC sponsored our inspiring colleagues at this year’s Women in Eye and Vision Research (WEAVR) Luncheon at the @ARVOinfo conference. A celebration of women in vision research. #arvo2026 Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/arvo-women-in-… @Moorfields @UCLeye #NIHRsupported

Prof. Glen Jeffery walked us through the relationship between sunlight & health at today's Coffee Hour. Takeaway: Skip expensive gadgets. Accessible light sources at home may help us get the wavelengths we need. Try an 850-lumen incandescent bulb! @UCLeye @Moorfields

Final reminder to join our next Coffee Hour! Hear from Glen Jeffery, professor of neuroscience @UCLeye, who will be sharing research on how different types of light influence eye health. When: Weds 13 May | 3-4pm Where: Coffee Junction, N1 7SU Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/?post_type=eve…

Well done to the members of our BRC who completed the @ucl campus run yesterday at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park! It was great to come together with others from across the UCL community to celebrate UCL's 200th anniversary. #UCLCampusRun #UCL200

Have you ever wondered how everyday light impacts your eyes? Join Coffee Hour with Prof Glen Jeffery who will be sharing his research on how different types of light influence vision When: Wed 13 May | 3-4 Where: Coffee Junction, London N1 7SU Register: lnkd.in/egY3hSXC

Researchers at @tohoku_univ and @UCLeye have developed a more precise AI model for measuring retinal age gap - a biomarker indicating the difference between a person’s biological age and their chronological age. #Oculomics @TohokuUniPR bit.ly/4mJx7Hm

Don't miss the final opportunity to take part in our free Inclusivity Training Webinar Series! The next session, focusing on ethnicity inclusion in health research with Prof @shauntreweek will take place online on Weds 13th May, 10:30-12:00. Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/event/inclusiv…