Public lectures, seminars and IoO Awards 2024

A review of events and IoO Awards activities from 2023-2024.

Inaugural Lectures, celebrating our new professorial colleagues, continued in 2023-2024.

Konstantinos Balaskas, Professor of Medical Artificial Intelligence and Applied Health Research; Bruce Allan, Professor of Anterior Segment and Refractive Surgery; and Anthony Khawaja, Professor of Ophthalmology, presented their innovative research first-hand between January and April 2024.

In June we welcomed Professor Catherine Bowes Rickman, from Duke University School of Medicine, to deliver a very successful Annual Lecture, followed by the celebration of the annual IoO Awards.

 

IoO Awards

IoO Director’s Award
The award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service celebrating leadership, success and achievement. Winner: Lisa Andrews

Teaching Award
The Teaching Award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to teaching and education at the IoO. Winner: Tendai Gwenhure

Collegiality Award
The Collegiality Award recognises individuals or a team who promote a spirit of culture and encourage cooperation, inclusion, and teamwork at the IoO. Winner: Naheed Kanuga

Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Award 2024
Now in its fifth year, this award from the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre recognises excellent PPIE in research, one of the BRC’s key objectives. Winner: Thales Antonio Cabral de Guimaraes

Spotlight on Lisa Andrews, winner of the IoO Director’s Award

  • What is your current role and what does it involve?

I am Education Manager and have been working at the IoO since September 2023. I am responsible for managing all education activities at strategic and operational levels. Included in this is managing a team of six fantastic administrators who support our PGT and PGR students.

  • What working achievement or initiative at the institute are you most proud of?

We successfully got through an OFSTED inspection within the first six months I was in the role. It was a challenging experience but also enjoyable because everyone pulled together as a team.

  • How did you feel upon receiving the Director’s Award in 2024?

I was surprised and delighted, I appreciated the acknowledgement.

  • What do you think is the best thing about working at the institute?

The people! I enjoy working with the diverse range of colleagues and students we have here.​​​​

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