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Research

Our research is divided into four key themes. We conduct advanced science and attract researchers of the highest international calibre.
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Development, Ageing and Disease Theme

Our interdisciplinary labs investigate the biological pathways involved in vision loss caused by ageing and disease.

Theme Lead: Professor Clare Futter
Deputy Theme Lead: Dr Ryan MacDonald

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Rescue, Repair and Regeneration Theme

We aim to protect and improve vision using regenerative medicine to develop new effective therapies. 

Theme Lead: Professor Pete Coffey
Deputy Theme Lead: Dr Amanda Carr

Visual neuroscience research theme

Visual Neuroscience and Function Theme

Our work combines epidemiology, genetics, imaging and data science to investigate new ways to assess vision.

Theme Lead: Professor Andrew Stockman
Deputy Theme Lead: Dr Tessa Dekker

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Population and Data Sciences

This theme combines expertise around collection, curation, analysis and interpretation of ophthalmic big data.

Theme Lead: Professor Paul Foster
Deputy Theme Lead: Dr Adam Dubis

 

NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre

The Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre is a partnersip between Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. 

Our research labs

Ophthalmology research

Read about some of the labs, groups and active projects at the IoO.

Directory of expertise

Explore our main areas of expertise.  

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Researchers' video series 

Hear some of our researchers give a brief overview of their work.

Early career researchers portal

Are you an early career researcher in the Faculty of Brain Sciences? Check out the portal to find out about resources, networks and opportunities.

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