The Ophthalmic Technology Hub aims to be a world leading centre for ophthalmic medical devices, diagnostic instrumentation and treatments for eye disease by bringing together the Midlands expertise in ophthalmology, optometry and biomedical engineering. MOTH will establish the infrastructure in the Midlands region to conduct more cutting edge research through a specialised CTU and to establish/engage with regional ophthalmic technology SMEs.
Key representatives:
■ Aston University: Prof James Wolffsohn (Chair, J.S.W.Wolffsohn@aston.ac.uk), Prof Leon Davies, Dr Nicola Logan, Dr Flors Vinuela-Navarro
■ Birmingham Children’s Hospital: Mr Joe Abbott, Mr Manoj Parulekar
■ Leicester Royal Infirmary: Prof Martin Rubinstein
■ University of Birmingham: Dr Haider Bhatt, Prof Alastair Denniston, Dr Liying Low, Dr Graham Wallace, Dr Saaez Rauz, Dr Sai Kolli
■ University Hospitals Birmingham: Dr Susie Mollan, Dr Imran Masood, Richard Williams
■ University of Leicester: Mr John Sandford-Smith
■ University of Loughborough: Prof Pablo Ruiz
■ University of Nottingham: Prof Paul McGraw
■ University of Warwick: Prof Norman Waugh
■ Medical Device Testing and Evaluation Centre