NIHR Moorfields BRC

@MoorfieldsBRC

We are an @NIHRresearch Biomedical Research Centre partnership between @Moorfields and @UCLEye Follow us on other platforms: https://linktr.ee/NIHRMoorfieldsBRC

London, England

Joined February 2012

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NIHR Moorfields BRC@MoorfieldsBRC · 14 h

Read our latest news item on the ‘Joint NIHR BRC & Clinical Research Facility Network Conference’ hosted by @BirminghamBRC. The economic impact of NIHR research is clear: each £1 of public funding delivers more than £13 in economic benefit to the nation. 🔗buff.ly/XH5MIrH

MoorfieldsBRC's tweet image. Read our latest news item on the ‘Joint NIHR BRC &amp; Clinical Research Facility Network Conference’ hosted by @BirminghamBRC.
The economic impact of NIHR research is clear: each £1 of public funding delivers more than £13 in economic benefit to the nation.
🔗buff.ly/XH5MIrH

NIHR Moorfields BRC@MoorfieldsBRC · Jul 23

At today's Coffee Hour @AlcafeAna shared her research on gene therapy approaches for inherited retinal diseases. She uses CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to develop treatments that could prevent vision loss before it begins. Shoutout to our audience for making it such a dynamic session!

MoorfieldsBRC's tweet image. At today's Coffee Hour @AlcafeAna shared her research on gene therapy approaches for inherited retinal diseases. She uses CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to develop treatments that could prevent vision loss before it begins.
Shoutout to our audience for making it such a dynamic session!

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NIHR Moorfields BRC@MoorfieldsBRC · Jul 23

Do you support someone living with an inherited sight loss condition? Book your free place for the @RetinaUK CPD-accredited Professionals’ Conference on Friday, 19 September in London or online. Register here: retinauk.org.uk/event/professi…

MoorfieldsBRC's tweet card. The Retina UK Professionals’ Conference is aimed at anyone who works with our community in a professional capacity.

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NIHR Moorfields BRC@MoorfieldsBRC · Jul 22

A large UK population study in the @ARVOiovs journal found that greater muscle strength in men is linked to lower #glaucoma risk. Fitness could be a safe, non-invasive tool that triggers the body’s natural self-repair mechanisms. 🔗buff.ly/oZQVbuB #NIHRsupported

MoorfieldsBRC's tweet image. A large UK population study in the @ARVOiovs journal found that greater muscle strength in men is linked to lower #glaucoma risk.

Fitness could be a safe, non-invasive tool that triggers the body’s natural self-repair mechanisms.

🔗buff.ly/oZQVbuB

#NIHRsupported

NIHR Moorfields BRC@MoorfieldsBRC · Jul 21

We’re proud to have won the ‘Impact through Public Engagement’ award at the @UCLBrainScience Impact Awards! It recognises our ‘No One Left Behind’ PPIE educational game, now used by 12 other BRC/CRFs across the UK. Get involved via our news item: buff.ly/lEOoW2o

MoorfieldsBRC's tweet image. We’re proud to have won the ‘Impact through Public Engagement’ award at the @UCLBrainScience Impact Awards!

It recognises our ‘No One Left Behind’ PPIE educational game, now used by 12 other BRC/CRFs across the UK.

Get involved via our news item: buff.ly/lEOoW2o

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University of Southampton Gift of Sight Appeal@giftofsight1 · Jul 17

We're delighted to congratulate Professor Sir Peng Tee Khaw as one of this year's honorary graduates at @unisouthampton. A leader in #glaucoma surgery and #eyeresearch, his work has transformed patient outcomes worldwide #UoSalumni #ophthalmology

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National Institute for Health and Care Research@NIHRresearch · Jul 18

In her latest blog, NIHR CEO @LucyChappell2 shares just a few highlights featured in our recently published Annual Report, which showcases how the NIHR drives improvement through our 4 I's: 🎯 Impact | 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 Inclusion | 💡 Innovation | 📈 Investment Read the blog on our website 👇…

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Ophthalmology@AAOjournal · Jul 16

Meta-analysis estimates substantially higher glaucoma burden in Europe than previous estimates:12.3 million individuals w/glc, including 6.9 million undiagnosed cases ow.ly/JiFw50Wa5cg @UCLeye @MoorfieldsBRC

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National Institute for Health and Care Research@NIHRresearch · Jul 17

Our annual report for 2024/25 has been published today, showcasing the impact of NIHR funded and supported research 🎉 Hear from CEO @LucyChappell2 and find out about some of the ways NIHR research is: ➡️ changing lives ➡️ improving quality of life for people across the nation…

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NIHR Moorfields BRC@MoorfieldsBRC · Jul 17

The BRC Research Roadshow is at Moorfields Hoxton, a rapid diagnostic hub improving patient care and NHS efficiency. Learn more: moorfields.nhs.uk/locations/moor… @AlcafeAna is sharing her inherited retinal disease #GeneTherapy research to prevent vision loss. #NIHRsupported #PPIE

MoorfieldsBRC's tweet image. The BRC Research Roadshow is at Moorfields Hoxton, a rapid diagnostic hub improving patient care and NHS efficiency.

Learn more: moorfields.nhs.uk/locations/moor…

@AlcafeAna is sharing her inherited retinal disease #GeneTherapy research to prevent vision loss.

#NIHRsupported #PPIE

NIHR Moorfields BRC@MoorfieldsBRC · Jul 16

Our team attended the 'Joint #NIHR Biomedical Research Centre & Clinical Research Facility Network Conference', by @BirminghamBRC. We gave talks on #inclusion, participant experience, and #AI in #research. Collaboration is essential to create #innovation that’s #equitable.

MoorfieldsBRC's tweet image. Our team attended the 'Joint #NIHR Biomedical Research Centre &amp; Clinical Research Facility Network Conference', by @BirminghamBRC. We gave talks on #inclusion, participant experience, and #AI in #research.

Collaboration is essential to create #innovation that’s #equitable.

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NIHR Moorfields BRC@MoorfieldsBRC · Jul 15

We invite you to celebrate the legacy of Prof Pete Coffey. His research helped patients with #MacularDegeneration regain sight through stem cell transplants & developed a single laser treatment for #glaucoma that can replace daily eye drops. Read more: buff.ly/aGw70CN

MoorfieldsBRC's tweet image. We invite you to celebrate the legacy of Prof Pete Coffey. His research helped patients with #MacularDegeneration regain sight through stem cell transplants &amp; developed a single laser treatment for #glaucoma that can replace daily eye drops.

Read more: buff.ly/aGw70CN

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Dr Amanda-Jayne Carr@amandajaynecarr · Jul 14

Proud to team up with @UKRI_News & @BBC ideas on this short film discussing whether we can and should cure blindness 👁️🔬 bbc.co.uk/videos/c4gd51v…

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NIHR Moorfields BRC@MoorfieldsBRC · Jul 10

Congratulations to @pbmthomas who has been awarded an #NIHR Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA). This provides protected time within his current role to support #research into the building of digital/virtual hospitals using #AI. 🔗buff.ly/dKOpRlK

MoorfieldsBRC's tweet image. Congratulations to @pbmthomas who has been awarded an #NIHR Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA). This provides protected time within his current role to support #research into the building of digital/virtual hospitals using #AI.

🔗buff.ly/dKOpRlK