Lucia Dalton

Research Optometrist @NICRFqub, Community Optometrist

[Wellcome-Wolfson Institute Experimental Medicine @WWIEM_QUB]

Congratulations to the team at COMBAT clinical trial on the first site opening and patient recruitment this week! Combat is a randomised equivalence clinical on the management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment led by Prof Noemi Lois.

@NIHRresearch

https://t.co/SgKFsDw2EX

[Queen's University Belfast 🎓 @QUBelfast]

We have started construction on iREACH Health, a new world-class #ClinicalResearch centre on the Lisburn Road.

It is set to open in 2027 and will create up to 1,000 jobs and generate an additional £733 million GDP for #NorthernIreland.

The new centre, which is one of three innovation centres delivered through @QUBCityDeal, will bring all the essential parts of the #ClinicalTrial ecosystem together in one space, enhancing #PatientCare and reinforcing Northern Ireland's position as a region of choice for clinical trials.

Key representatives from government, #Healthcare and industry joined us for a site visit today, including @Economy_NI Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF and @healthdpt Minister @mikenesbittni.

“iREACH Health signifies a new era for clinical trials in Northern Ireland, bringing together world-class expertise and cutting-edge facilities to accelerate the development and deployment of new #MedicalTreatments.”

“Through iREACH Health, Queen’s is delighted to further the partnership with the @BelfastTrust, reinforcing our shared commitment to tackling healthcare challenges and improving #PopulationHealth through world-leading #Research. Queen’s has a long history of leading on #HealthcareInnovation throughout our 180-year history and iREACH Health will help drive this legacy forward.” (Professor Sir Ian Greer, @QUBVChancellor)

Click here to find out more: https://t.co/mTQUGGHMzC

@belfastcc | @NIOgov | @InvestNI | @micky_murray

[Macular Society @MacularSociety]

Could home-monitoring be the future of eye care?

Join us at 7pm tomorrow as we explore the latest from OKKO Health, which is developing a home-monitoring app to allow people with macular disease to better monitor their vision from home.

https://t.co/xjAJEpss0o

[College of Optometrists @CollegeOptomUK]

Thinking about getting started in research?

Hear from Professor Kathryn Saunders (@PlusTwoFifty) about new the research modules for optometrists, developed with @UlsterUni, on the @NIHRresearch platform.

Learn more about this exciting update here ➡️ https://t.co/m0wtLO5RpS

[Public Engagement MHLS @qubengagemhls_d]

Do you have a loved one with an eye disease? Come along to our opthalmology stand @balmoralshow & try on 👓🕶️ to experience the world through their eyes @CPH_QUB @WWIEM_QUB @Drusen_Lengyel @PietroMBertelli @ele

[Public Engagement MHLS @qubengagemhls_d]

Thanks to the @QUBResearchPol team for providing Agility Funds to support the Eye Chat Podcast. @Drusen_Lengyel has been busy promoting it to visitors at the @balmoralshow @WWIEM_QUB @CPH_QUB https://t.co/IDMIHfIyJZ

[Lucia Dalton @LuciaOptom]

Well done, what a great achievement 👏

[Emma McConnell @19EmmaM]

We ranked #1 in the UK for Optometry in the @compuniguide! 🥳 Congrats to all involved! 🤩 🥇

[EURETINA @EURETINA]

🎙️ New #EURETINA Podcast Ep 48: Assessing Visual Deficits in Intermediate AMD. Prof. Frank Holz & Dr. Hannah Dunbar dive into findings from the Macustar trial, offering insights into patient care and strategies.

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/nPAE1cbMID

#AMD #Macustar

[Lucia Dalton @LuciaOptom]

Looking forward to working on this exciting and innovative new project with @ruth_hogg here @NICRFqub in Belfast @iREACHHealth

[@OptometryToday @OptometryToday]

A project being supported by researchers @QUBelfast aims to “revolutionise” the care of AMD. The project, named I-SCREEN, will develop an AI programme in order to identify and monitor AMD in its earliest stages. Read more here: https://t.co/LNV8QWUsfs #OT

[Angel Eyes NI @Angeleyes_ni]

Please join us in supporting Julie-Anne Little, a Professor in Optometry and Vision Science at Ulster University, as she takes on an incredible personal challenge: running the Belfast Marathon in aid of Angel Eyes NI.

https://t.co/vnLXktVqu6

[Ruth Hogg @ruth_hogg]

📱📢Another MONARCH paper has landed https://t.co/752QppmfrG, this time a descriptive study documenting the challenges in implementing an app based home monitoring study for patients with AMD including "warts and all"!🧵but first a few caveats...

[Ruth Hogg @ruth_hogg]

#macular #homemonitoring @CPH_QUB @MacularSociety @MacularNI @NIHRresearch @BrsTrialsCentre #AMD @AgainstAMD

[NICRF @NICRFqub]

Exciting opportunity to join our NICRF team! To apply, please visit below link. Application closing date is Monday 18th March 2024. #QUB #research #job Job Link:-https://t.co/QSND0PpU27

[Lucia Dalton @LuciaOptom]

Delighted to reach this milestone on the CHAMP-UK study on #myopia management. Looking forward to seeing the data but going to miss the lovely kids that took part and their enthusiasm for stickers!

[NICRF @NICRFqub]

After 5 years and 530 study visits, today we welcomed our final participant on the CHAMP-UK study for their last visit at the @NICRFqub
We are delighted to have taken part in CHAMP to investigate the efficacy of 0.01% atropine eye drops at slowing childhood myopia progression.

[Ruth Hogg @ruth_hogg]

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓PhD studentship opportunity at Queen’s University Belfast: Evaluation of Handheld OCT in NICOLA Study. Join an innovative partnership with Heidelberg Engineering/Visotec to explore the potential of Handheld OCT for retinal disease diagnosis. Apply now! https://t.co/luOWTlanZ8

[NICRF @NICRFqub]

Congratulations to Dr Jennifer Perais who passed her PhD Viva on Mon 4th Dec Jennifer's research project focused on the Identification of Prognostic Factors for the Development and Progression of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Well Done Jennifer from all at @NICRFqub

[NICRF @NICRFqub]

Do you have questions about chronic eye disease?

Ask expert academic scientists at the AIMday event hosted by Queen's University Belfast!

Find out more at:
https://t.co/f4fdZjzH0m

[Lucia Dalton @LuciaOptom]

I love this story ❤️ Engaging with patients is key to retention rates in clinical trials, it's also one of the best parts of the job 🙂

[NI Clinical Research Network @NICRNCoordCentr]

Research is special ⭐️

A @BelfastTrust patient Mr Fredrick Gilbert Watson had a life changing procedure as part of the Vision Trial: TIGER.

His experience was so positive that he dedicated his book to the research team.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/mES6wtF3TE

[Lucia Dalton @LuciaOptom]

Great work Emma 👏 🥳

[Emma McConnell @19EmmaM]

And this was a nice unexpected surprise! 😍

[Emma McConnell @19EmmaM]

🚨 Providing information about research trials to children & young people using multimedia (💻🎥) results in better recruitment compared to traditional paper information. Great to see the results from the @TRECAStudy published this week! 🥳 Check it out 👉https://t.co/4Z8RLuY6LX