UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

We are seeking a Research Assistant in Human Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology to work under the supervision of UCL Institute of Ophthalmology's Professor Alice Davidson and Dr Christina Zarouchlioti on developing translationally relevant cell models that will expand our understanding of CTG repeat instability in Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy (FECD), a common corneal disease. Position closes 11 April. https://lnkd.in/dFv6N7qi

Had the pleasure of listening to an amazing inaugural lecture from Professor Rashmi Mathew at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology last week. Very inspiring to hear about all her contributions to education within Ophthalmology both at UCL and Moorfields. A truly well-earned Professorship!

We are seeking a Research Fellow to play a key role in improving diagnostics and understanding the disease mechanisms affecting babies born with severe eye malformation, working in close collaboration with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology's Professor Mariya Moosajee. The Research Fellow will focus on the bioinformatic analysis of unsolved whole genome sequencing data from the 100,000 Genomes Project and in-house generated RNA-Seq data from environmental exposures to eye tissue in early development to identify further candidate disease genes. Applications close on 26 March. https://lnkd.in/dnV76zsi

As part of #BrainAwarenessWeek we spoke to Professor Pearse Keane, consultant ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and a Professor of Artificial Medical Intelligence at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology about the field of #oculomics & how AI can help us to detect dementia through retinal scans. #UCLBrainSciences

We are seeking a Project Administrator to work with Professors Marcus Fruttiger and Adnan Tufail, providing administrative and project management support for a research initiative focused on dry age-related macular degeneration. Position closes 19 March: https://lnkd.in/deu8-TBZ

Our Deputy Director, Professor Alison Hardcastle, together with our Deputy Director of Innovation & Enterprise, Associate Professor Fiona Reid, and our Acting Institute Manager, Nick Burt, attended the official launch event of a new Centre of Excellence for Eye Health in Warsaw at the end of February. This is a strategic partnership between UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, ICTER (International Centre for Translational Eye Research), and the Institut de la Vision, whose long-term goal is to enhance the quality of life of patients with eye disorders, by generating new knowledge and developing new cutting-edge technologies in ophthalmology. A short video of the event featuring our Deputy Director was recorded on the day. https://lnkd.in/d2n445BS

Today marks the start of #BrainAwarenessWeek, a global celebration of the incredible advancements and benefits of brain research. This week, we’re shining a light on how UCL is transforming our understanding of the brain. For over 30 years, UCL has been at the forefront of brain sciences, housing one of the largest groups of neuroscience experts globally. Our research covers all aspects of brain sciences from mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders to neurodegenerative diseases and neurological conditions. Discover how UCL academics are driving groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. https://buff.ly/cKsGFIs #UCLBrainSciences #BAW2025 UCL Ear Institute, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, UCL PALS, UCL Division of Psychiatry, UCL Grand Challenges, Anna Freud, UCL Centre for Behaviour Change UK Dementia Research Institute IOE - UCL's Faculty of Education and Society

Great to see the new genetic treatment developed at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, with the support of MeiraGTx, featured in the latest UCL Business Ltd's Impact Report (on page 11). https://lnkd.in/esaJx2Rq “We have, for the first time, an effective treatment for the most severe form of childhood blindness.” Professor Michel Michaelides, quoted in the Report

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼! Our next I/O Lab Coffee Club session is just 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 away, on Wednesday 12 March, where we will be speaking with Dr. Nikolas Pontikos (Associate Professor at the Institute of Ophthalmology) about the development of Eye2Gene.    The conversation will explore the early collaboration with UCLB, key aspects in securing NIHR funding, the journey taking an idea from translation to pre-spinout, plus much more!    Get your tickets and reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eTEmD6qC    UCL | UCL Technology Fund | UCL Innovation & Enterprise | UCL Institute of Ophthalmology | UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences | Moorfields Ophthalmic Reading Centre & Clinical AI Lab | Mark Fisher | Celine Baron, PhD