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Research

Our transformative research in ophthalmology and eye health brings together scientists, clinicians and patients to make a real difference to people’s lives.
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Research themes

Explore our four research themes, covering areas from neuroscience to big data.

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Research labs and groups

Read about some of our active labs, groups and research projects.

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Our facilities

Find out about our unique scientific and academic facilities.

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Postgraduate research degrees

Ophthalmic and bioscience research degrees led by our specialists. 

Researcher in Virginia Calder's lab

Research Fellowships

We actively encourage early career candidates to seek support from us for their career development.

 

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. 

Early career researchers at IoO

Visit the institute's early career researchers’ page.

Support our research

Catalogue of expertise and equipment

Explore our main areas of expertise.  

Spotlights on...

Read our Q&As with some of the teaching staff at the institute. 

Our institute's innovators

Transforming vision education and research to benefit society worldwide.