Professor James Bainbridge
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My Practice
I am a London-based ophthalmologist with a world-leading reputation in surgery for conditions of the retina. I provide the highest standards of care, with a wealth of experience and expertise matched by a calm and personal manner.
Professional Biography
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In 2005, Professor Bainbridge was appointed Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital London, and in 2011 was appointed to the Chair of Retinal Studies at UCL. In 2018 he was appointed Surgeon Oculist to Her Majesty’s Household.
Professor Bainbridge specialises in surgery for conditions of the retina including retinal detachment, macular hole and epiretinal membrane. He also manages cataracts, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. As a surgeon-scientist his aim is to protect and restore vision by developing effective new treatments for retinal diseases. His programme of translational research extends from the laboratory investigation of mechanisms of retinal disease to clinical trials of new medical and surgical interventions.
He has pioneered gene therapy and stem cell therapy for people affected by blinding diseases of the retina.
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Career Highlights
I am the only British Ophthalmologist to be awarded the Champalimaud Vision Award, which is the world’s most prestigious prize in vision research.
Awards
My awards include:
- 2018 – The Champalimaud Vision Award
- 2017 – Moorfields Charity Champion
- 2015 – The Ruskell Medal, Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers
- 2009 – Foundation Fighting Blindness Board of Directors Award
- 2008 – The Fincham Medal, Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers
- 2004 – Moorfields Research Medal
- 2003 – Academy of Medical Sciences Award for Ophthalmology
- 2002 – Academy of Medical Sciences Young Investigator Award Finalist
- 2001 – The Foulds Trophy, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- 1991 – Thomas Keeping Award, University of Cambridge
- 1991 – Mary Euphrasia Moseley Exhibition, University of Cambridge
Memberships
My memberships include:
- Chair of the UK Macular Society Scientific Committee
- Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- The Retina Society member
- Club Jules Gonin member
- American Academy of Ophthalmology member
- Medical Research Society member
- British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy member
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology member
- European Society of Ophthalmology member
- British and Eire Association of VitreoRetinal Surgeons member
Training Positions
I am an Educational and Clinical Supervisor at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Cutting Edge Technologies
I have used state-of-the art techniques for eye surgery, including gene therapy.
Publications
Authored more than 300 scientific papers and several book chapters, with more than 10,000 citations.
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