We are very proud to see our Head of Operations Nick Burt, @nburt.bsky.social featured in this month's #FacesofUCL. www.ucl.ac.uk/about/search...

Keeping a close eye: Nick Burt, Head of Operations at the Institute of Ophthalmology

Nick Burt has steered UCL’s Institute of Ophthalmology through 25 years of change, shaping the department through calm leadership, strategic thinking and a solution-oriented approach.

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🎉 Congratulations to the Faculty of Brain Sciences researchers who have received NIHR funding for quantum health technology projects! @uclqsion.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Faculty of Brain Sciences researchers receive NIHR funding for quantum health technology projects

The NIHR has awarded four Faculty of Brain Sciences projects funding to support the early-stage development of quantum technologies.

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My home institute, @ucleye.bsky.social, is looking for a new Director! www.veredus.co.uk/job/job-1183a/

Director of the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology - REF 1183 | Veredus

University College London Director of the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology  Location: London Salary: An attractive remuneration package UCL is a world leading, global university with a community of more...

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Congratulations to Erika Aguzzi, recipient of @ucleye.bsky.social's Research Excellence Award, and to all the outstanding award winners recognised at this year's Early Career Researchers' symposium. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Early career researchers (ECR) Symposium and awards 2026

Last month, our Early Career Researchers (ECRs) hosted another insightful symposium, bringing together colleagues to share knowledge, ideas and perspectives.

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Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up of this year's institute awards. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

See what life will be like when we move to Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health next year: featuring project partners and a first look at the rooftop terrace. www.youtube.com/watch?v=waGX...

Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health site film - June 2026

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We have two Research Fellow vacancies available to join @cheethamlab.bsky.social at @ucleye.bsky.social. The Research Fellows will explore molecular mechanisms of retinal degeneration and test potential therapeutic approaches. These positions close on 8 July. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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Last Wednesday @ucleye.bsky.social hosted the annual London-Paris Retina Meeting. This connected leading retinal specialists from UK and French Institutions to discuss challenging clinical cases and share advice on diagnosis and best management. Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/annual-londo...

Associate Professor (Teaching) & Programme Lead for the PGCert/MSc in Clinical Ophthalmic Practice at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. Ideal for an experienced ophthalmic nurse educator. Closing 6 July. Apply: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/... #Ophthalmology #NursingEducation #AcademicJobs

Lecturer in developmental biology, genetics and/or omics at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. Join a world-leading vision research institute and help advance our understanding of eye disease. Closing 21 July. Apply: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/... #VisionResearch #Genetics #AcademicJo

If you missed our Annual Lecture with Professor Uwe Wolfrum from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, you can now watch the full recording on the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology's YouTube channel. 🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT0a...

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology Annual Lecture 2026: Professor Uwe Wolfrum

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Read our latest news item about the @ucleye.bsky.social celebration week Annual Lecture. We heard a talk from Prof. Uwe Wolfrum, a leading figure in contemporary sensory‑cell biology, and enjoyed celebrating our colleagues at the prize ceremony. Read more: buff.ly/C1tbOPh @moorfields.bsky.social

Proud sponsors of the @ucleye.bsky.social Early Career Researchers Symposium, supporting the next generation of talent. Discover more ways we can support your career in the article below, including a new essay competition now open for entries! Read more: buff.ly/UT1LLIt @moorfields.bsky.social

Congratulations to this year’s NIHR Moorfields BRC Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement awardees: the winner is Associate Prof. @amandajcarr.bsky.social, and the runner-up is Dr. Jacqueline Miller. Read more below! ⬇️ #NIHRsupported #NIHR20 @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social

Today is the eighth Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainees Forum. We heard from two speakers about their careers: glaucoma specialist Prof. Gus Gazzard and Shruti Chandra, an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow. Find out about future sessions: buff.ly/W7tgCPI #NIHRsuported @ucleye.bsky.social

A breakthrough technology, co-developed by UCL scientists, that records and manipulates neuron activity deep within the brain could transform our understanding of neural circuits and neurological conditions. @carandinilab.net @ucleye.bsky.social @alleninstitute.org www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju...

Neuropixels Opto sheds new light on deepest regions of the brain

A breakthrough technology, co-developed by UCL scientists, that simultaneously records and manipulates neuron activity deep within the brain could transform our understanding of neural circuits and ne...

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We are proud to sponsor today's @ucleye.bsky.social Early Career Researchers Symposium! Discover how we can support you at every stage of your career, from involving the public in your research to getting your work noticed. #NIHRsupported Explore opportunities: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/

A new technology that simultaneously records and manipulates neuron activity deep within the brain could transform our understanding of neural circuits and neurological conditions. Co-authored by @carandinilab.net at @ucleye.bsky.social. In @natmethods.nature.com. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Congratulations, Prof. Omar Mahroo, for being announced as Chair of the @arvoinfo.bsky.social Global Members Committee. As the BRC’s Clinical Academic Trainees Development Lead, he has championed underrepresented groups in ophthalmic research. Read more: buff.ly/aosxPNV @ucleye.bsky.social

Last week, we celebrated International Clinical Trials Day and 20 years of the NIHR! Our stalls across the hospital brought this work to life, highlighting how quality research is shaped in collaboration with the public it serves. Read our news item: buff.ly/2VQjSw5 @ucleye.bsky.social #NIHR20

What can we expect from the next wave of medical AI? The College of Optometrists' journal, Acuity, explores how #oculomics and multiomics could shape the future of eye care. With input from oculomics pioneer Pearse Keane at @ucleye.bsky.social, Moorfields Eye Hospital, INSIGHT. bit.ly/4dwbLcp

This International Clinical Trials Day at Moorfields, our researchers made complex science accessible to patients and staff. Celebrating the innovations transforming patient care. Missed it? Read our latest interviews on researchers making an impact: buff.ly/13g1j75 @ucleye.bsky.social #CTD2026

Despite the packed programme at ARVO, our research colleagues generously shared highlights from their trip. Explore the pioneering research transforming the lives of patients facing sight loss. #ARVO2026 Read our latest news item: buff.ly/keSnO60 @moorfields.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social

#ARVO2026 was not only rewarding science-wise,but a phenomenal opportunity to connect w friends & collaborators. In 📷:Steve Burns #IU_Optometry Day; #ARIARochester; #UMiami; @urochester.bsky.social; @marcoslabur.bsky.social @cvsuor.bsky.social @io-csic.bsky.social #VioBioLab; @arvoinfo.bsky.social

🎉 We’re pleased to announce that UCL has appointed Professor Andrew Dick as new Dean of the Faculty of Brain Sciences. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...

This month Faces of UCL highlights UCL pioneers in the field of health. We are thrilled to see Professor Gary Rubin featured, a long-time member of our institute, whose work has substantially improved methods for diagnosing and assessing impaired vision. www.ucl.ac.uk/about/search...

The future in sight: Gary Rubin, a leading voice in visual impairment research

Gary Rubin’s career has spanned philosophy, psychology and ophthalmology, underpinned by a lifelong commitment to improving quality of life for people with low vision.

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Take a moment to watch our video explainer and discover the pioneering research we're doing at our BRC on Imaging, Visual Assessment and Digital Innovation. Learn more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/research-the... @ucleye.bsky.social | #explainervideos | #ophthalmology | #VisionResearch | #Imaging

Researchers at Tohoku Uni and @ucleye.bsky.social have developed a more precise AI model for measuring retinal age gap - a biomarker indicating the difference between a person’s biological age and their chronological age. #Oculomics bit.ly/4mJx7Hm

AI Can Use a Photo of the Eye to Estimate Retinal Age, Flag Risk for Major Diseases

A picture (of the eye) is worth a thousand words to this AI system that predicts the risk of developing major diseases like diabetes.

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Pint of Science returns to venues across London from 18 to 20 May, giving attendees the chance to talk about the latest scientific developments over a drink. Check out the events being hosted by UCL here: pintofscience.co.uk/organisation... @pintsworld.bsky.social

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New @ucleye.bsky.social & @uclqsion.bsky.social research reveals a unified explanation for how neural activity shapes blood supply across the entire brain. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... @carandinilab.net @agnesland.bsky.social

Brainwide blood flow is driven by two opposing neural networks, UCL study finds

New UCL-led research reveals a unified explanation for how neural activity shapes blood supply across the entire brain.

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