Development, Ageing and Disease Theme

Vision loss caused by the effects of ageing and disease are a global health burden. Our interdisciplinary labs investigate the biological pathways involved so we that we can develop better treatments.

Leads: Professor Adnan Tufail and Professor Pete Coffey

Rescue, Repair and Regeneration Theme

We aim to protect and improve vision and quality of life for people with sight loss. Our expertise lies in using regenerative medicine to develop new effective therapies. 

Leads: Professor James Bainbridge and Professor Julie Daniels

Visual Function and Integrative Epidemiology Theme

We are investigating new ways to assess vision. Our work also combines epidemiology, genetics, imaging and data science to inform policy, improve quality of life of those with sight loss, and more.

Leads: Professor Gary Rubin and Professor Paul Foster