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Research

The Institute of Ophthalmology conducts cutting-edge science and attracts researchers of the highest international calibre. Our research is divided into three key themes.
Cell Biology…

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

ORBIT…

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

EEG Cap…

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

Research labs and groups

Ophthalmology research

We have many research labs, groups and active projects. Some of these labs, groups and projects have their own websites which you can browse to find out about their specific areas of research and opportunities to collaborate.

Researcher videos

Research videos

Find out what excites some of our researchers about their work. Through our partnership with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we’re driving our research forward and moving closer to achieving that holy grail of personalised medicine.

Sensory Systems, Technologies and Therapies

We harness the broad range of research disciplines and experimental approaches available at UCL to advance basic and translational research into sensory function and tackle the scientific, and biomedical, challenges of human sensory health. Learn more on the website.

Academic staff list

If you would like to view a full list of the Institute of Ophthalmology's senior academic staff with links to their IRIS research profiles, see the A-Z list.

Research partners

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 available to you. 

Visit the ECR portal

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Register your interest in pursuing postgraduate research at UCL and receive important information about open days, applications, and more.

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The Joint Library of Ophthalmology (UCL and Moorfields)

The Joint Library provides specialist collections and services for staff and students at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Visit the library website.

2019-20 Lecture Series

The IoO lecture series will begin on Wednesday 18 September 2019. All lectures will take place in the Main Lecture Theatre.

NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre

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