UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

Leading the way in eye health research from bench to bedside since 1948. Partners with @UCLMoorfieldsEd to deliver world-class ophthalmic education.

[UCL Translational Research Office @UCLTRO]

🚀 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: https://t.co/MkiahECYwJ

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

https://t.co/o9Yr21LNGQ

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

Are you following our institute on Bsky? We have had a presence on that platform since last year. Find us here: https://t.co/o9Yr21LNGQ

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

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. https://t.co/3sIrzbO7bT

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

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. https://t.co/PZ0KLwfQeT

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

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. https://t.co/XZQM4eJLrA

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

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 > https://t.co/0siFqMEdSH
> Q&A with Dr Tom Burgoyne > https://t.co/6hnxjshuLJ

[UCL Translational Research Office @UCLTRO]

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): https://t.co/ekMYfS14VG

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

We are seeking a Research Fellow to work within the Genomic and Translational Medicine research pillar at @UCLeye. Applications close 4 January.
https://t.co/u8EVd2aZTD

[UCL Brain Sciences @UCLBrainScience]

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.
https://t.co/Xt18UqYQg5

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

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: https://t.co/tEccYsOdF8

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

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. https://t.co/WkhQNvATn6

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

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).
https://t.co/vr4yTEutJU

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

We are seeking a Research Fellow to work within the Genomic and Translational Medicine research pillar at @UCLeye. Applications close 4 January.
https://t.co/PVSMFjEQNa

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

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. https://t.co/Anj89jFeWx

[NIHR Moorfields BRC @MoorfieldsBRC]

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: https://t.co/Div6LfD1GI

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

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

[Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. @hubermanlab]

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.

[UCL Brain Sciences @UCLBrainScience]

🧵/ 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

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

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. https://t.co/ieqcuh2abl

[UCL Institute of Ophthalmology @UCLeye]

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. https://t.co/kP1bBl1Ro8