Four women are smiling in front of a NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre display at Moorfields Eye Hospital during an International Day of Women and Girls in Science event. Posters about gender equality hang above them, and an NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre branded table with leaflets and cupcakes is visible beside them. Behind them a NIHR branded roll banner reads Help us make research even better.

Yesterday we hosted a lunchtime drop-in at @moorfields.bsky.social for #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, bringing together clinicians, researchers, patients and volunteers.

Across our BRC, women are leading work in genomics, AI imaging and regenerative therapies👩‍🔬👩‍⚕️

A navy blue social card titled Usher Syndrome Information Day 2026. Below is written Saturday 21st March, 9:00am to 5:oopm, Jeffery Hall UCL, London. To the right text reads Register Here with a QR code beneath. There is an orange decorative flourish underlying the text. At the bottom of the page are logos for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, SEPUL Bio by Thea and Moorfields Eye Hospital.

We’re excited to announce our Usher Syndrome Information Day, hosted by @moorfields.bsky.social in partnership with the NIHR Moorfields BRC. Join patients, families, clinicians and researchers.

📅Sat 21 March | 9am–5pm
📍Jeffery Hall, UCL, London

Book your place: www.eventbrite.com/e/usher-synd...

Happy 200th birthday UCL! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate #UCL200 as part of the NIHR Moorfields BRC partnership with @ucleye.bsky.social.

For over 200 years, UCL has championed bold ideas and fair access to education. Today, this spirit continues through world-leading eye and vision research.

Test tubes filled with purple liquid in a laboratory rack next to a conical flask filled with a transparent liquid. There is a DNA double helix at the forefront of the image and hexagonal molecular graphics overlaid.

The first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1 trial evaluating STK-002, an investigational treatment developed by @stoketherapeutics.bsky.social for Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, the most common inherited optic nerve disorder.

🔗: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/the-first-pa...

Prof Alice Davidson and Dr Subhojit Chakraborty stand side by side inside a café, smiling at the camera. Both are wearing lanyards, with café tables and wall art visible in the background.

Prof Alice Davidson speaks to a seated audience in a coffee shop. Attendees are sat in booths facing Alice and are engaging with the talk whilst enjoying coffee and pastries.

At our latest Coffee Hour Prof Alice Davidson shared how genetics research is helping us better understand inherited corneal conditions and could improve treatments and earlier diagnosis

Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/coffee-hour-...

Join us next time: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

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.bsky.social in partnership with @ucleye.bsky.social we work to preserve sight and drive equity through innovation

Follow us to stay updated!

A group of young people and adults stand in a circle in a bright hospital reception space, holding printed scripts and reading together smiling, as they take part in an acting exercise. Two others are sat around a table in the foreground watching and listening. On the table are drinks, fruit, and papers. There are posters on the walls and a reception desk in the background.

The latest Eye Young People's Advisory Group ( #EyeYPAG ) blog is live!

Young people shared feedback with researchers from City St George's and King's College London, helping improve study design and how research is explained to younger audiences.

Read more: generationr.org.uk/take-a-peek-...

A promotional graphic for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre advertising a “Coffee Hour” event with Prof Alice Davidson. The event is scheduled for Wednesday 4 February, and the text mentions “Free coffee and pastry!” The design includes the NIHR logo at the top left, an illustration of a coffee cup with steam on the right, and a photo of Alice in a scarf and striped top on the left.

☕ Don’t miss our next Coffee Hour!

Meet Prof Alice Davidson and hear how genetics research is helping improve understanding and care for inherited corneal conditions.

📅 Wed 4 Feb | 3-4pm
📍Coffee Junction near @moorfields.bsky.social

Free registration: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

A circular headshot of Professor Sir Peng Tee Khaw sits in the centre of a page surrounded by 2 decorative patterns made up of 3 coloured hexagons. The NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre logo sits in the top left corner. Sir Peng is wearing glasses, a suit with a red tie and is smiling at the camera.

👁️January is #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth and we’re highlighting Prof Sir Peng Khaw, BRC Co-Director.

Sir Peng is a global leader in glaucoma who helped develop the Moorfields Safer Surgery System and pioneered techniques that have made glaucoma surgery safer and improved outcomes for patients worldwide👏

Current burden and future projections of glaucoma in the United Kingdom Background/aims Up-to-date, stratified estimates of the number of individuals affected by glaucoma in the UK are lacking. This study aimed to estimate the current and future glaucoma burden in the UK ...

One million people in the UK have glaucoma, the commonest cause of irreversible blindness. While this fate afflicts 10% of sufferers in their lifetime, 50% of people in the UK living with glaucoma don't know they have it @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social
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At the top of the image is a circular headshot of Dr Lee Jones with the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre Logo to the left. Below reads the following quote: “I am incredibly grateful to receive this award. The funding will allow me to build meaningful collaborations, bring together an interdisciplinary team, and work closely with patients and the public so the fellowship reflects what truly matters to patient communities. These activities will be invaluable learning opportunities for me and will strengthen the quality and competitiveness of my future fellowship application.” Career Enhancement Programme Awardee, Dr Lee Jones.

We’re excited to announce Dr Lee Jones as the first awardee of the NIHR Moorfields BRC Career Enhancement Programme🎉

His award provides protected time to develop a fellowship application, build collaborations and strengthen PPI. Huge congratulations Lee!

@ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social

Over 1 million estimated to have glaucoma in UK Over one million people are estimated to currently have glaucoma in the UK, a figure projected to reach more than 1.6 million by 2060, according to a study led by UCL and Moorfields researchers.

Over 1 million people are estimated to currently have glaucoma in the UK, a figure projected to reach more than 1.6 million by 2060, largely due to the ageing population, according to a study led by Prof Paul Foster @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social

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📢 Applications for the #NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes open today!

NIHR is marking its 20th anniversary with the NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes, celebrating individuals shaping the future of health and care research.

Find out more and apply: www.nihr.ac.uk/nihr20/resea...

An ophthalmologist examines a patient’s eye using a specialist microscope in a clinical setting. There is diagnostic imaging displayed on a screen in the background.

👁️As we mark #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth, new research in BJO shows glaucoma cases in the UK are higher than previously thought and could rise to over 1.6m by 2060.

The study highlights the importance of earlier detection and service innovation.

Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/uk-glaucoma-...

Poster titled “Inclusivity training for health and care researchers,” delivered by six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres. It lists three online training sessions: 1) Ethnicity Inclusion training with Prof. Shaun Treweek on 27 January 2026, 10:30–12:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 2) Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion training with Dr Heidi R Green on 3 February 2026, 13:30–15:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 3) Why people say yes (or no) - The psychology of trial participation with Cherish Boxall on 5 March 2026, 10:00–11:30, with a headshot of the speaker. The poster notes that the sessions will be repeated from March to June 2026. A colourful graphic of diverse silhouettes appears across the top.

Our free Inclusivity Training Webinar Series kicks off next week. If you missed the last series, now’s your chance to learn practical ways to embed inclusion in health research.

Session 1 on ethnicity inclusion takes place on 27 Jan, 10:30–12:00.

Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

Side view of a patient undergoing an eye procedure, with a red light shining into the eye while their head rests against a forehead support.

January is #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth👁️

Research at @moorfields.bsky.social showed that a single laser treatment (SLT) can safely lower eye pressure, often reducing the need for daily eye drops.
This led NICE to recommend SLT as first-line care for glaucoma.

🔗 moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

New UK clinical guidance published in Eye aims to improve the identification and management of Charles Bonnet syndrome, a common but under-recognised consequence of sight loss.

Read the full article: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/new-uk-clini...

@profmariya.bsky.social | @charlesbonnetsyndrome.uk

The NIHR20 ‘20 Years’ logo with the phrase 'Powering life-changing research' underneath.

We’re marking #NIHR20 celebrating 20 years of NIHR supported research!

As part of the anniversary NIHR has launched the NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes, recognising emerging research and research delivery leaders - applications open 21st Jan.

Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/nihr-moorfie...

Quite the moment... Quite the outcome. I don't tend to share a lot of personal things here, but...

Eternally grateful to the wonderful @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social for listening, for thinking outside of the box, and for the most wonderful outcome.

Long may it last 👀

Poster titled “Inclusivity training for health and care researchers,” delivered by six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres. It lists three online training sessions: 1) Ethnicity Inclusion training with Prof. Shaun Treweek on 27 January 2026, 10:30–12:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 2) Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion training with Dr Heidi R Green on 3 February 2026, 13:30–15:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 3) Why people say yes (or no) - The psychology of trial participation with Cherish Boxall on 5 March 2026, 10:00–11:30, with a headshot of the speaker. The poster notes that the sessions will be repeated from March to June 2026. A colourful graphic of diverse silhouettes appears across the top.

Our free Inclusivity Training Webinar Series starts soon!

If you missed it last time, now’s your chance to explore practical ways to embed inclusion into health research.

Open to researchers at all career stages!

Register for free: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

A promotional graphic for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre advertising a “Coffee Hour” event with Prof Alice Davidson. The event is scheduled for Wednesday 4 February, and the text mentions “Free coffee and pastry!” The design includes the NIHR logo at the top left, an illustration of a coffee cup with steam on the right, and a photo of Alice in a scarf and striped top on the left.

Curious about how genetics is helping us better understand inherited corneal diseases?

Join Prof Alice Davidson for Coffee Hour to hear how research is shaping future treatments!

📅Wed 4 Feb, 3–4pm
📍Coffee Junction near @moorfields.bsky.social

Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

YouTube video by Science Animated Could our genes hold the key to improved understanding and management of glaucoma?

January is #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth!👁️

Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss, often symptom-free early on.

Research led by Prof Khawaja at Moorfields BRC is exploring genetics to enable earlier detection & tailored treatment.

🎥 Watch: youtu.be/UK1YdzizuzQ

Poster titled “Inclusivity training for health and care researchers,” delivered by six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres. It lists three online training sessions: 1) Ethnicity Inclusion training with Prof. Shaun Treweek on 27 January 2026, 10:30–12:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 2) Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion training with Dr Heidi R Green on 3 February 2026, 13:30–15:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 3) Why people say yes (or no) - The psychology of trial participation with Cherish Boxall on 5 March 2026, 10:00–11:30, with a headshot of the speaker. The poster notes that the sessions will be repeated from March to June 2026. A colourful graphic of diverse silhouettes appears across the top.

Don’t miss our Inclusivity Training Webinar Series!

Our first session with with Prof Shaun Treweek will cover the NIHR INCLUDE Ethnicity Framework and practical tools for inclusive research.

📅27 Jan | 10:30–12:00 GMT

Find out more & register for free: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

Graphic showing the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre logo in the top left corner. The text “2025 Highlights” appears inside a blue bubble. Below are three circular images: the first features a Moorfields BRC team member handing out informational pamphlets to the public at an open day, the second shows the communications manager and partners standing inside UK Parliament, the third depicts two BRC team members receiving an award.

2025 was a year of innovation and collaboration at NIHR Moorfields BRC - from AI advances to genetic therapies improving sight.

Check out our highlights and how we’re shaping the future of eye health: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/looking-back...

Here’s to even more discoveries and impact in 2026! 🎉

A group selfie of the Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre team smiling together at their Christmas party.

As we wrap up 2025 we’re wishing our partners and wider network a peaceful holiday season and a very Merry Christmas to those who celebrate

Huge thanks to our brilliant team and partners at @moorfields.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social for your support. Onwards to 2026!

A promotional graphic for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre advertising a “Coffee Hour” event with Prof Alice Davidson. The event is scheduled for Wednesday 4 February, and the text mentions “Free coffee and pastry!” The design includes the NIHR logo at the top left, an illustration of a coffee cup with steam on the right, and a photo of Alice in a scarf and striped top on the left.

Join us for a Coffee Hour on Weds 4th Feb, 3-4pm!

Prof Alice Davidson will share her research into inherited corneal diseases and how genetics could help improve diagnosis and treatment

📍Coffee Junction near @moorfields.bsky.social

Register here: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

Logo: NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre. Text on card: PPIE & EDI, free on-demand courses available for researchers There is an image of three cartoon characters with clipboards.

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 | @UCLeye

A promotional graphic for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre advertising a “Coffee Hour” event with Prof Alice Davidson. The event is scheduled for Wednesday 4 February, and the text mentions “Free coffee and pastry!” The design includes the NIHR logo at the top left, an illustration of a coffee cup with steam on the right, and a photo of a Alice in a scarf and striped top on the left.

Join our next coffee hour!

Hear Prof Alice Davidson talk about the genetic causes of
corneal diseases and how this research could lead to earlier diagnosis and new treatments.

📅4 Feb | 3-4pm
📍Coffee Junction, near @moorfields.bsky.social

Register here: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

Chrissie is stood behind a City St George's podium holding a microphone at the front of a conference room. To her left is a projector displaying details of her research.

Congratulations to Chrissie Adams, our EDI Research Associate, for winning Best Oral Presentation at the
Women in Vision UK Annual Meeting 2025!

Her work on improving demographic monitoring in clinical trials is driving more inclusive ophthalmology research.

Well done Chrissie! 👏