The NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields (BRC) is part of the NIHR and hosted by Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. We are dedicated to pioneering discovery to transform the lives of patients facing sight loss. Our vision is to change lives across the UK and the world by preserving sight and driving equity through innovation, particularly for those with the greatest need.
Our research themes
Our themes unite around the BRC vision. All rely on new technologies and approaches to integrate large-scale complex datasets coupled with innovative analytics, which we will use to bridge biological sciences, health data and translational science, drawing on national electronic patient records.
Link to page Vascular Disease and Inflammation
Vascular Disease and Inflammation
Link to page Genomic Discovery and Therapeutics
Genomic Discovery and Therapeutics
Link to page Regenerative Therapy, Lasers, Medical Devices
Regenerative Therapy, Lasers, Medical Devices
Link to page Translational Data Science
Translational Data Science
Link to page Imaging, Visual Assessment and Digital Innovation
Imaging, Visual Assessment and Digital Innovation
Partner building named Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health
Our new world-class centre for eye care research will open in Camden in summer 2027. Named the Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health, the development brings together our partners Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, and Moorfields Eye Charity in a single, state-of-the-art facility.
Designed to deliver the highest standards of patient care while advancing research and education, the centre will reflect the collaboration between leading experts in eye health and science.
In the UK two hundred and fifty people lose their vision every day, globally that figure can be as high as forty five thousand.
At NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, we’re working on improving outcomes.
Supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, and in partnership with Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL institute of ophthalmology, we lead cutting-edge biomedical research to transform lives, while creating Equity through Innovation.
Biomedical research means using science and technology to understand disease and develop better treatments.
We have a strong base in Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement which aligns our research to ensure we improve the lives of those with visual impairments now and in the future.
We have a strong base in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement to ensure we deliver the best research most aligned with patients’ needs. Ultimately this improves outcomes and the lives of people with visual impairments now and in the future.
NIHR Moorfields BRC, changing lives through innovative research
News
ARVO – Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Conference 2026 – BRC reflections
Inspiring research insights shared at our Patient and Public Open Day
Major grant secured to transform immune cell imaging research
The national and global impact on quality of life and cost of visual impairment and blindness is massive. As we age, every person is likely to be affected by an eye disorder at some stage of their life.
Our mission is “to change lives through leading edge science and research by preserving sight and driving equity through innovation, particularly for those with the greatest need.”
Our patients and staff are at the heart of everything we do. The ambitions we have can only be achieved with the integration of leading-edge science and research combined with outstanding healthcare specialists, all learning from the patients and public we meet across our sites.
Joint statement by NIHR BRC: Moorfields Co-Directors, Prof. Sir Peng Tee Khaw and Prof. Andrew Dick
Our achievements since 2017
2635 +
Research papers published
492
Research projects supported
40
BRC advisors active in research governance
184
Researchers and staff supported
£ 110 M
Total additional funding awarded