Research funding boost for Moorfields

In recognition of world-leading clinical research excellence, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has received five-year funding worth £5.3m from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

The funding follows an application to the Department of Health earlier this summer, which was assessed by an international selection panel.

Professor Sir Peng Tee Khaw, director of research and development at Moorfields Eye Hospital and director of the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre said:
‘This substantial investment in eye research will enable us to continue to fast track innovative research for the benefit of our patients and people with sight loss around the world. With sight loss predicted to double by the year 2050, this vital funding for eye research has never been more important. This award recognises our world-leading excellence in the translation of ground-breaking experimental medicine research into sight saving treatments.’