Robert MacLaren
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Robert E. MacLaren FMedSci FRCOphth FRCS FACS VR (born 14 November 1966) is a British ophthalmologist who has led pioneering work in the treatment of blindness caused by diseases of the retina. He is Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford[1] and Honorary Professor of Ophthalmology at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. He is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Oxford Eye Hospital. He is also an Honorary Consultant Vitreo-retinal Surgeon at the Moorfields Eye Hospital.[1] MacLaren is an NIHR Senior Investigator, or lead researcher, for the speciality of Ophthalmology.[2] In addition, he is a member of the research committee of Euretina: the European Society of Retina specialists,[3] Fellow of Merton College, in Oxford and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.[4]
Robert E MacLaren | |
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Born | (1966-11-14) 14 November 1966 (age 57) Surrey, England |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Awards | ARVO Camras Award (USA); RP Fighting Blindness Scientist of the Year Award (UK); Percival Hay, Richardson Cross and Jessie Mole Medals (UK) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Ophthalmology |
Institutions | University of Oxford |
Thesis | Optic Nerve Regeneration (1995) |
Website | ndcn |