The annual London-Paris Retina Meeting took place at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology on Wednesday the 17th of June. This event connects specialists from UK and French Institutions, focusing on the latest surgical, clinical and research advancements in retinal diseases.
This year brought together approximately 50 clinicians and researchers to discuss their latest findings in translational research. They deliberated on difficult clinical cases, sharing advice on diagnosis and best management.
International attendees and speakers included:
- Prof. Isabelle Audo (Paris)
- Prof. Christina Zeitz (Paris)
- Dr Gabriel Hallali (Paris)
- Dr Gregoire Mesa (Paris)
- Dr Anna Lentzsch (Cologne)
- Early Career Researcher Laetitia Raison-Aubry (Nancy)
UCL/Moorfields speakers at this event included:
- Dr Hugo Chow-Wing-Bom
- Prof. Tessa Dekker
- Dr Matteo Rizzi
- Dr Angelos Kalitzeos
- Arman Athwal
- Dr Colin Chu
- Dr Burcu Kandeger
- Dr Pankaja Dhoble
- Dr Christina Karakosta
UCL Emeritus Professors Alan Bird and Shomi Battacharya were also in attendance.
In addition to speakers from UCL/Moorfields, presentations were also given by attendees from external institutions:
- Harriet Palmer (University of Cambridge)
- Ajda Pristavec (King’s College London)
- Dr Sophie Barteloot (Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust)
The meeting was chaired by Prof. Omar Mahroo, our NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields Academic Clinical Development Lead, and Prof. Isabelle Audo.
The London–Paris Retina Meeting continues to provide an important forum for international collaboration, helping to accelerate research and improve care for people affected by retinal diseases.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. We look forward to continuing these collaborations at the next meeting planned for the 30th of June 2027 in Paris.
