Translational medicine in ophthalmology: From theory to practice
An interactive, educational meeting jointly hosted by Santen UK and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. For all Consultants, Research Fellows and Senior Registrars interested in the latest developments in Ophthalmology.

This is the second annual event of the Ophthalmology Exchange meeting series aimed to educate, engage and connect ophthalmologists across all sub-specialties. Professor Rupert Bourne and Professor Conor Murphy are supporting Santen and UCL in the development of the programme for this event.
Registration
Places are limited so please register to attend at:
Highlights
- Keynote lecture on the use of artificial intelligence in decision making in ophthalmology by Dr Pearse Keane
- Afternoon plenary sessions include:
- Eye disease in patients with learning disabilities by Dr Rachel Pilling
- Role of inflammation, allergy and infectious disease in dry eye by Professor Stefano Bonini
- Choice of workshops in corneal disease and glaucoma:
- Advances in diagnosis and monitoring of dry eye disease by Ms Valerie Saw
- New insights in biomarkers for glaucoma diagnosis by Professor Paul Foster
- Advances in glaucoma diagnosis and surgery by Mr Leon Au
- Corneal stem cell therapies by Professor Julie Daniels
- Set-up and funding of new clinical studies: How to put a business case together by Mr Praveen Patel
- Opportunity to connect and engage with leading international experts and peers to share insights and exchange knowledge
This meeting has been approved for 5 Continued Professional Development (CPD) points by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Continuing Education and Training (CET) accreditation has also been applied for.
Job code: NP-FOTE-UK-0032
Date of preparation: February 2018
Further information
Cost
Free
Open to
UCL staff
Availability
Yes
Organiser
Ophthalmology Exchange