Professor James Bainbridge

Professor James Bainbridge is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, specialising in retinal conditions such as retinal detachment, macular hole, and epiretinal membrane, as well as cataract surgery. A pioneer in gene and stem cell therapy, he performed the world’s first retinal gene therapy in 2007. Professor Bainbridge holds the Chair of Retinal Studies at UCL and has received numerous awards for his contributions to ophthalmic research and innovation.

Qualifications / Professional memberships

• Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

• Fellow of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences

• Member of the US Retina Society

Current NHS / University Post

• Consultant Retinal Surgeon, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Professor of Retinal Studies, UCL

Medical training

• King's College, Cambridge

• St Mary's Hospital Medical School

• Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

• University College, London

Research interest / experience

• Stem cell therapy
• Gene Therapy
• Macular hole
• Epiretinal membrane
• Diabetic eye disease
• Retinal detachment

Languages spoken

English