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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · 16h

This #WorldSightDay we share a short film for BBC ideas, in partnership with UKRI, featuring work by 3 @ucleye.bsky.social researchers: PhD student Zaynab Butt, Dr @amandajcarr.bsky.social and pioneering eye researcher Professor Pete Coffey who passed away in June 2025. www.bbc.co.uk/videos/c4gd5...

Can (and should) we cure blindness?

Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be 'cured'? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, ex...

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moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 20h

This #WorldSightDay, we are showcasing our cutting-edge research with @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social. A big thank you to all the patients, visitors, and staff who’ve stopped by to chat & learn how you can help shape the future of eye care.

🗓️11:00-2:00 near the hospital entrance

🔗 buff.ly/OaJGCjJ

Four people standing in front of an exhibition booth with banners and posters about eye care and research. The backdrop includes text such as “Moorfields World leading experts in eye care” and “NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre.” The table in front of them is covered with informational leaflets, booklets, and a bowl of small items. Orange triangular bunting is hanging above the booth.

Two people standing at an information table indoors. One person is wearing a dark uniform with yellow trim, and the other is wearing a light pink cardigan over a black top. They are both looking at and pointing to printed materials on the table, which include colorful leaflets and diagrams. A bowl of pens is visible on the table. Behind them, there is a blue wall with posters and a display case, and a banner that reads “Moorfields Eye Charity.”

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 22h

👁️ On #WorldSightDay, we celebrate the groundbreaking work of Matteo Carandini, Professor of Visual Neuroscience at @ucleye.bsky.social. We sat down with him to discuss his career and why he first became interested in this area of study.
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

When I began recording the activity of neurons, it seemed like magic: we would shine a stimulus in front of the eyes, and the neurons in the visual cortex would spring to life. It still feels magical, 35 years later.

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 9d

3/ 👁️ A novel treatment for a rare genetic eye disease that can lead to sudden loss of vision, has been approved for NHS patients following a successful clinical trial co-led by @ucleye.bsky.social and Moorfields researcher. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Groundbreaking sight loss treatment now available on NHS England

Idebenone may improve eyesight in people with Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy

www.independent.co.uk

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moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 6d

Discover how AI is transforming eye health and making a global impact.

Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

@ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social #AI #NIHRsupported

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moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 15d

A landmark study in gimjournal.bsky.social identifies a novel genetic cause of Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, offering new avenues for future therapies. FECD gradually damages the cornea, leading to vision loss.

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#NIHRsupported @moorfields.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social

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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · 16d

This #nationaleyehealthweek we want to highlight the importance of #research for advancing prevention, diagnosis & treatment of vision loss. Last week we shared the news of a new drug being approved after a successful clinical trial co-led by a researcher at @ucleye.bsky.social.

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · 23d

A new drug for a rare genetic disease that can lead to sudden loss of vision has been approved for NHS patients after a successful clinical trial co-led by Dr Patrick Yu-Wai-Man
@ucleye.bsky.social & Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS.
Supported by @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

Treatment for cause of sight loss approved following UCL research

A novel treatment for Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disease that can lead to sudden loss of vision, has been approved for NHS patients following a successful clinical trial co-led by UCL and Moorfields researcher.

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 18d

Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay, a moment to reflect on the global impact of Alzheimer's disease and #dementia. At UCL, our researchers are harnessing AI to drive breakthroughs in dementia research.
Find out more: buff.ly/lhSFv6v
#UCLDementia

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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · 23d

A new drug for a rare genetic disease that can lead to sudden loss of vision has been approved for NHS patients after a successful clinical trial co-led by Dr Patrick Yu-Wai-Man
@ucleye.bsky.social & Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS.
Supported by @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

Treatment for cause of sight loss approved following UCL research

A novel treatment for Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disease that can lead to sudden loss of vision, has been approved for NHS patients following a successful clinical trial co-led by UCL and Moorfields researcher.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social · 23d

Shape future research at our Coffee Hour!
Join ophthalmologist Dr Charles Cleland for an informal chat about his research in AI, Tanzania & Moorfields.

When: 1 Oct | 3–4pm at Old Street
🔗 buff.ly/ASznkHs
All welcome

@moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social

A promotional image for a "Coffee Hour" event featuring Dr. Charles Cleland, organized by the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, 1 October, and offers free coffee and pastry. The image includes a photo of Dr. Charles Cleland in a circular frame on the left side and an illustration of a steaming coffee cup on the right side

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 24d

How might AI help us to detect dementia through retinal scans? 👀 We spoke to Prof Pearse Keane (@ucleye.bsky.social) about pioneering studies in the emerging field of #oculomics ➡️ buff.ly/UJkjgXJ #UCLDementia

For more than 100 years, doctors have known that the eyes can be used as a window to the rest of the body.

Now, thanks to the power of AI and big data, we can find information hidden within retinal images and use this information to pick up early signs of neurodegenerative diseases.

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · Sep 9

🏅 Huge congratulations to our @ucleye.bsky.social partners Moorfields Eye Hospital for topping the NHS Trust performance league tables released today!

Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named

The new league tables score trusts on measures including finances and patient access to care.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Matteo Carandini @carandinilab.net · Sep 3

The two key studies of the International Brain Laboratory @intlbrainlab.bsky.social are out today!

A brain-wide map of neural activity during complex behaviour
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Brain-wide representations of prior information in mouse decision-making
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

A brain-wide map of neural activity during complex behaviour - Nature

The International Brain Laboratory presents a brain-wide electrophysiological map obtained from pooling data from 12 laboratories that performed the same standardized perceptual decision-making task i...

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International Brain Laboratory @intlbrainlab.bsky.social · Sep 3

Two flagship papers from the International Brain Laboratory, now out in ‪@Nature.com‬:
🧠 Brain-wide map of neural activity during complex behaviour: doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09235-0
🧠 Brain-wide representations of prior information in mouse decision-making: doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09226-1 +

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · Sep 3

The ‪@intlbrainlab.bsky.social published 2 papers today on their work to create a map of neural activity across the entire mouse brain. Learn more about the lab: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/02/20/how-do-our-brains-make-decisions-the-international-brain-laboratory-is-closing-in-on-answers/

How Do Our Brains Make Decisions? The International Brain Laboratory Is Closing In on Answers

How Do Our Brains Make Decisions? The International Brain Laboratory Is Closing In on Answers on Simons Foundation

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New Scientist @newscientist.com · Sep 3

The first complete activity map of a mammalian brain has revealed unprecedented insights into how decisions are made – and may even hint at the roots of intuition.

First map of mammal brain activity may have shown intuition in action

Scientists have mapped the activity that takes place across a mouse's entire brain as it decides how to complete a task - and the results could explain the origin of our gut feelings

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · Sep 4

The first complete activity map of decision-making in the animal brain has been unveiled by a large international collaboration of neuroscientists involving @uclqsion.bsky.social and @ucleye.bsky.social researchers.
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
@kenneth-harris.bsky.social @carandinilab.net

Complete brain activity map revealed for the first time

The first complete activity map of decision-making in the animal brain has been unveiled by a large international collaboration of neuroscientists involving UCL researchers.

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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · Aug 27

There are a few days left to take part in our survey on what art and heritage could be on display in our new centre for eye care, research and education. Closes 31 August. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Oriel creative programme survey

We are inviting views from everyone on what art, heritage and 'science on show' could be on display in our new centre for eye care, research and education.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · Aug 27

Congratulations to @ucleye.bsky.social's Professor @pearsekeane.bsky.social on receiving the @royalsociety.org's prestigious Gabor Medal for his contributions to advancing retinal image analysis through AI for the diagnosis of eye disease. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · Aug 26

We are seeking a Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow to work with Professor Marinko Sarunic’s group at @ucleye.bsky.social and UCL Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering. Closes 2 September. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

https://ye.bsky.social‬

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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · Aug 19

👁️ Advance your clinical career with UCL’s PG Cert in Clinical Ophthalmic Practice. Learn from experts at @ucleye.bsky.social and Moorfields Eye Hospital.

🔗 Apply now for Sept 2025: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

@uclbrainscience.bsky.social

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UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · Aug 19

[Join us on 11 Sep, 12-1pm] Webinar: tRNA fragments as new biomarkers for early and non-invasive detection of skin cancer

Register now to join our speakers to delve into the subject: bit.ly/3JfzWQN (UCL only)

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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · Aug 13

Want to turn bioscience into business impact?
Our MSc in Bioscience Innovation & Enterprise blends science, tech, and entrepreneurship to help you build a purposeful career.

Apply now for September 2025: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

Bioscience Innovation and Enterprise MSc

Build a purposeful career translating science into business innovation. This programme empowers students to create new social and economic value from bioscience research ideas, by learning the skills ...

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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · Aug 13

Have you shared your ideas on what art and heritage should be on display in our new centre for eye care, research and education? The survey is open to all at @ucleye.bsky.social and beyond. www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/OrielCreat...

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · Jul 23

Open to all. Have your say on what art, heritage and 'science on show' could be on display in our new centre for eye care, research and education. This public engagement initiative focuses on the creative programme for @ucleye.bsky.social's upcoming new home. www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/OrielCreat...

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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @ucleye.bsky.social · Aug 12

Congratulations to @ucleye.bsky.social's Professor Mandeep Sagoo for being awarded a grant from @acmedsci.bsky.social to break down barriers in health innovation.

Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · Aug 11

We're proud to announce Academy funding for 13 cross-sector partnerships 🤝

Our Cross-Sector Experience Awards supports awardees to work for up to a year in a different sector, sparking collaboration and transformative ideas 🚀

👉 Learn more: bit.ly/3HsZvgD

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