EXTERNAL APPOINTMENT: I have been a Visiting Professor at the University of Ulster for Optometry since May 2021.

I was UK Chief Investigator for two clinical trials, sponsored by Roche, called BALATON and COMINO, both investigating the safety and efficacy of faricimab for macular oedema due to retinal vein occlusion. Faricimab has since been approved by NICE for use for this indication.

EXTERNAL DOCTORATE SUPERVISION: I supervised a University of Bath MD student, for his thesis entitled: "Appraising immersive technology in healthcare education: Immersive Technology Evaluation Measure (ITEM) Development"

- Dr Chris Jacobs, student no.: 169539391/2

EXTERNAL APPOINTMENT: I have been the RCOphth Regional Education Advisor for Northern Ireland since 2020 to the present, organising the weekly NI ophthalmology postgraduate class during term time. The topics rotate round ophthalmic subspecialities, involve talks and cases, and pharma sponsorship. They are hybrid, with approximately 15 typically attending in person and 20-30 online.

EXTERNAL MASTERS SUPERVISION: Supervised a candidate for the MSc in Professional Practice, run by the University of Cumbria, 2018:

- Ms Marie Compton: [email protected]

Ms Compton works as a Specialist Nurse in the Ophthalmology Department, BHSCT

EXTERNAL DIPLOMA SUPERVISION: I have supervised two candidates for the Diploma in Optical Coherence Tomography Interpretation run by the Gloucestershire Research & Education Group in Partnership with the University of Gloucestershire:

- Mrs Leah Stewart, 2020: [email protected]

- Ms Claire Holt, 2023: [email protected]

I deliver an annual teaching session to qualified optometrists doing the University of Ulster Professional Certificate in Medical Retina, run by Dr Raymond Beirne. Approximately 20 optometrists attend. Delivered as followed

- 05/11/2022

- 18/11/2023

- 09/11/2024