£30m Research England grant awarded to Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health
9 July 2019
9 July 2019
Research England has awarded a £30m grant to support our proposed Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health (formally project Oriel).
The UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UK RPIF) is the largest competitive grant funding scheme managed by Research England. It supports world-leading research, including investing in research infrastructure.
Along with our project partners, University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are delighted to receive this grant, as it marks a significant step towards achieving our vision for the Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health.
What is the Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health
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In partnership with University College London (UCL), this is our vision to create state-of-the-art integrated treatment, research and education centre.
Opening in the Kings Cross area in 2026, the proposed new centre will benefit Moorfields’ patients and those with sight problems worldwide.
Planning for the future, it will:
- be designed around the patient experience
- embrace new technologies to develop excellence and innovation in clinical care
- attract and retain the world’s leading clinical, health education and research talent.
The proposed new centre will push the boundaries of science, deliver breakthrough treatments to the front line of patient care and revolutionise eye healthcare around the world.
Philanthropy has a critical role in realising the Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health
Alongside our partners, we’re committed to raising £100 million to support the project. We are very grateful for the pledges received so far from major donors at such an early stage. The RPIF award further raises our profile, helping us secure additional support to achieve our ambitions.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide a flexible, purpose-built, patient-focused environment that will allow clinicians and researchers to work together to tackle the eye problems that represent a growing global health and economic burden.
The RPIF award is wonderful news for the partnership, as well as for Moorfields and the UCL Centre for Eye Health. It recognises the significance of this proposed integrated centre, which will deliver breakthrough treatments and revolutionise eye healthcare. It will benefit Moorfields’ patients and people worldwide with sight problems.
Robert Dufton, chief executive at Moorfields Eye Charity
The image above shows a suggested design for the proposed new Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health site. For illustrative purposes only.
