Leading the way in eye health research from bench to bedside since 1948. Partners with @UCLMoorfieldsEd to deliver world-class ophthalmic education.
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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology retweeted
🚀 Bridging the Regulatory Gap in Medical Device Research
@UCL researchers & innovators: Join us on 6 Feb for expert insights, case studies & networking to accelerate your path to commercialisation.
📍 UCL BaseKX | 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4ptWtIV
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Are you following our institute on Bsky? We have had a presence on that platform since last year. Find us here: bit.ly/45hHc6G
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You can now find all our latest news, big and small, on our dedicated page. This includes both local news and UCL-wide updates relevant to our institute's activities. bit.ly/4aY3rSU
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30 Dec 2025
Our Operations teams play a crucial role in supporting all activities at the institute, from education to research, special meetings and visits, events, lab management, institute's sustainability and much more. Here is a brief overview from the last year. bit.ly/44Cl7j5
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29 Dec 2025
Enny van Beest and Célian Bimbard were the winners of the 2025 @UCLeye Research Excellence Award. We spoke to them to learn more about their joint project, their backgrounds, and to hear what advice they would give to students interested in research. bit.ly/4qgDKl1
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23 Dec 2025
In 2025, Dr De Rossi and Dr Burgoyne were appointed as Lecturers at the institute. On the occasion of the 2024-2025 Annual Review, we had a chat with both of them.
> Q&A with Dr Giulia De Rossi > bit.ly/49au198
> Q&A with Dr Tom Burgoyne > bit.ly/49khKjt
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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology retweeted
18 Dec 2025
Calling @UCL researchers who aim to accelerate cell therapy translation! Join our workshop on Bridging Academic Innovation & Clinical Application.
✅Insights from TRO, eXmoor Pharma & Anthony Nolan ✅Book 1:1 sessions with experts
Register now (UCL login): bit.ly/3XXi6WX
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19 Dec 2025
We are seeking a Research Fellow to work within the Genomic and Translational Medicine research pillar at @UCLeye. Applications close 4 January.
bit.ly/4q1hQlE
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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology retweeted
18 Dec 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, join us in reflecting on some of the incredible breakthroughs from the Faculty this year!
👁️ In February, a procedure developed by researchers from @UCLeye gave infants life-changing improvements in sight.
ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/feb/gene…
ALT Genetic therapy gives infants life-changing improvements in sight
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17 Dec 2025
We are happy to launch our latest Annual Review, highlighting our achievements during the 2024-2025 academic year. You can access the full content on our website: ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences/ioo…
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15 Dec 2025
We are seeking a Combined Part-time PhD / Research Assistant in AI Higher Education, a unique opportunity to combine a p/t PhD fellowship with a paid 0.5 FTE Research Assistant post. Closes soon: 16 December. bit.ly/48KBsn2
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12 Dec 2025
We are seeking a Combined Part-time PhD / Research Assistant in AI Higher Education, a unique opportunity to combine a p/t PhD fellowship with a paid 0.5 FTE Research Assistant post. Closing date in 4 days! (16 December).
ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search…
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10 Dec 2025
We are seeking a Research Fellow to work within the Genomic and Translational Medicine research pillar at @UCLeye. Applications close 4 January.
ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search…
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5 Dec 2025
We have a studentship for UK citizens that builds on collaborative efforts between investigators at
@UCLeye, @Moorfields and @OctantBio
. You will be working with Dr @colinchu72
and Professor Mike Cheetham. Closes: 5 January 2026. bit.ly/48pA0Yf
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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology retweeted
4 Dec 2025
Catch up on the highlights from last week’s Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainee Forum!
We heard from Prof Andrew Webster, Prof Sobha Sivaprasad and Dr Alasdair Warwick who shared reflections on their clinical academic journeys.
Read the full summary: lnkd.in/eS4AA4Tx
ALT Prof Andrew Webster and Prof Omar Mahroo stood in front of an audience of clinical academics and trainees. Andrew is delivering a talk to the audience. Behind him is a projected agenda for the sixth Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainee Forum.
ALT The audience at the ophthalmology clinical academic trainee forum engaging in discussion. Audience members are sat in rows in chairs facing the speaker.
ALT Prof Sir Peng Tee Khaw stood in front of an audience of clinical academics and trainees giving closing remarks at the Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainee Forum. Sir Peng is stood in front of a projector displaying the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre logo.
ALT Prof Sobha Sivaprasad stood in front of an audience of clinical academics and trainees delivering a talk on her clinical academic journey. Behind her is a projector displaying a slide detailing Sobha's early life in Sarawak, Malaysia.
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3 Dec 2025
Great to see the work of @UCLeye's Professor Glen Jeffery featured in this conversation discussing, among other things, how long-wavelength light can protect against mitochondrial damage and improve metabolism, eyesight, blood glucose regulation, and much more.
@UCLBrainScience
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The new Huberman Lab episode is out: Using Red Light to Improve Metabolism & the Harmful Effects of LEDs | Dr. Glen Jeffery
0:00 Glen Jeffery
3:12 Light, Ultraviolet (UV), Visible & Infrared (IR) Light
6:25 Light's Impact on the Body & Light, Sunburn, Cataracts
9:55 UV Light, All-Cause Mortality, Skin Cancer
14:55 Sponsors: Wealthfront & Joovv
17:58 Light Impacts Mitochondria Function & Structure, Long-Wavelength Light (Red/IR), Nano Water
25:00 Long-Wavelength Light Passes Through Clothing & Body; Tissue Scattering
30:08 Long-Wavelength Light & Blood Glucose; Mitochondria
36:19 Red Light, Parkinson's Disease, Cell Death; Eye Rods & Aging; Mitochondria Community
42:46 Red/IR Light, Skull & Brain; Safe Non-Ionizing Radiation
48:22 Sponsors: AG1 & Rorra
51:04 Offsetting Retinal Aging, Improve Vision & Long-Wavelength Light
59:28 Tool: Long-Wavelength Light & Preserve Retinal Mitochondria; Sunlight
1:03:50 Mitochondrial Theory of Aging, Circadian Rhythm & Mitochondria
1:07:57 Tool: Improve Vision with Long-Wavelength Light
1:10:44 Macular Degeneration, Rescuing Vision, Early Intervention
1:13:59 Light Effects at Local vs Distant Tissues, Immune System, Body Communication
1:19:09 Sponsor: Function
1:20:56 Short-Wavelength Light, LED Light, Mitochondria & Serious Health Detriments
1:28:39 Lifespan, LED Lights; Sunlight & Balanced Wavelengths; "Sunlike" Marketing
1:34:45 Fires, Incandescent Lights vs LED Lights, Lasers; Long-Wavelength Devices
1:39:07 Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs, Mitochondria & Built Environments
1:45:19 Windows, Light & Office Work; Screens, Kids & Myopia; Tools: Plants; Lighting
1:55:56 Bring the Outdoors Indoors
2:00:35 Tool: Candlelight; Dim Halogen Lamps
2:05:06 Mitochondrial Diseases, Children & Long-Wavelength Light; Light Bulbs
2:11:53 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
Includes paid partnerships.
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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology retweeted
28 Nov 2025
🧵/ November was packed with breakthroughs and stories from UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences! Here’s your monthly roundup of research, awards, and achievements 👇
@UCLPsychiatry @UCLIoN @UCLeye @UCLEarInstitute
ALT Faculty news roundup November 2025
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27 Nov 2025
We are proud to have contributed to UCL ranking 1st in the UK and 3rd globally in QS Sustainability Rankings, by once again receiving Gold this year for both Green Impact and Laboratory Efficiency, reflecting @UCLeye's commitment to sustainability. ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/nov/ucl-…
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20 Nov 2025
We have a studentship for UK citizens that builds on collaborative efforts between investigators at @UCLeye, @Moorfields and @OctantBio. You will be working with Dr
@colinchu72 and Professor Mike Cheetham. Closes: 5 January 2026. uclbbk-mrcdtp.ac.uk/icase/in…
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