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Meta-analysis estimates substantially higher glaucoma burden in Europe than previous estimates:12.3 million individuals w/glc, including 6.9 million undiagnosed cases ow.ly/JiFw50Wa5cg UCL Institute of Ophthalmology NIHR Moorfields BRC
Our annual report for 2024/25 has been published today, showcasing the impact of NIHR funded and supported research 🎉 Hear from CEO Lucy Chappell and find out about some of the ways NIHR research is: ➡️ changing lives ➡️ improving quality of life for people across the nation
We're delighted to congratulate Professor Sir Peng Tee Khaw as one of this year's honorary graduates at University of Southampton. A leader in #glaucoma surgery and #eyeresearch, his work has transformed patient outcomes worldwide #UoSalumni #ophthalmology
The BRC Research Roadshow is at Moorfields Hoxton, a rapid diagnostic hub improving patient care and NHS efficiency. Learn more: moorfields.nhs.uk/locations/moor… Ana Alcafe is sharing her inherited retinal disease #GeneTherapy research to prevent vision loss. #NIHRsupported #PPIE
In her latest blog, NIHR CEO Lucy Chappell shares just a few highlights featured in our recently published Annual Report, which showcases how the NIHR drives improvement through our 4 I's: 🎯 Impact | 🫱🏽🫲🏼 Inclusion | 💡 Innovation | 📈 Investment Read the blog on our website 👇
We’re proud to have won the ‘Impact through Public Engagement’ award at the UCL Brain Sciences Impact Awards! It recognises our ‘No One Left Behind’ PPIE educational game, now used by 12 other BRC/CRFs across the UK. Get involved via our news item: buff.ly/lEOoW2o
A large UK population study in the IOVS Journal journal found that greater muscle strength in men is linked to lower #glaucoma risk. Fitness could be a safe, non-invasive tool that triggers the body’s natural self-repair mechanisms. 🔗buff.ly/oZQVbuB #NIHRsupported
At today's Coffee Hour Ana Alcafe shared her research on gene therapy approaches for inherited retinal diseases. She uses CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to develop treatments that could prevent vision loss before it begins. Shoutout to our audience for making it such a dynamic session!
Read our latest news item on the ‘Joint NIHR BRC & Clinical Research Facility Network Conference’ hosted by NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre. The economic impact of NIHR research is clear: each £1 of public funding delivers more than £13 in economic benefit to the nation. 🔗buff.ly/XH5MIrH
Writing a grant and need #PPIE or #EDI guidance? Our BRC offers resources and free on-demand training to help researchers seamlessly integrate both into their work. Open to all researchers - register here: buff.ly/40Dwt57 Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
A review in npj Digital Medicine reveals a widespread lack of transparency on performance and training data in regulator-approved #AI models used in eye care. 🔗buff.ly/pzox5f5 #NIHRsupported
Read about our latest Coffee Hour with postdoctoral researcher Ana Alcafe! 🔗buff.ly/jGyEHnX Join our next Coffee Hour on Wed 1 Oct, 3-4 pm, near the hospital. Ophthalmologist Dr Charles Cleland will talk about #AI & his research in Tanzania. 🔗buff.ly/8fg48oS
Our BRC Career Enhancement Programme is here to support your research journey! Open to all staff at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, including clinicians, researchers, nurses, allied health professionals, optometrists, orthoptists, and clinical scientists. 🔗buff.ly/X4DP6gs
