Dr Jacqueline Miller introduced a pilot of new ‘What 2 Expect’ resources, designed to prepare children and families for taking part in research. Drawing on her experience as a children’s nurse, Jacqueline’s research places young people and families at the heart of co-production.
Dr Amanda Carr’s lab showcased an interactive display exploring how stem cells can be used to replace damaged cells in patients with age‑related macular degeneration (AMD). The team has already developed a handheld device to deliver these therapies and is now working towards a robotic surgical tool.
If you are a patient who would like to learn more about research opportunities at Moorfields, please visit Research Opportunities at Moorfields (ROAM).
For those who were unable to attend in person, we shared two interviews with researchers transforming patient care.
Dr Mahi Muqit has helped restore reading vision for people with AMD.
Prof. Annegret Dahlmann-Noor is tackling one of the fastest‑growing eye health challenges: 40% of young people in England have myopia (short-sightedness).
The NIHR has two projects currently focused on making research more inclusive and accessible to underserved communities:
D-CYPHR: Most diseases start in childhood, but most health research is carried out in adults. This is a nationwide movement for children and young people aged 0-15 to support health research – everything from better understanding mental health to combating diabetes.
All you need to do is spit in a tube.
Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) BioResource: A health research programme focused on improving our knowledge and understanding of health conditions and their unique impacts on UK Black Communities.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we hope you feel inspired by the research taking place at our BRC.