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.

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

Research labs and groups

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

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.

Research

Development, Ageing and Disease Theme

Rescue, Repair and Regeneration Theme

Visual Function and Integrative Epidemiology Theme

Research labs and groups

Researcher videos

Research partners

Academic staff list

Artificial intelligence