2018 Stem Cells Community Information Forum

2018 Crock AudioOnly

A record crowd of over 180 guests gathered to celebrate the 10th Annual Gerard Crock Lecture on 22 November 2018. The lecture was delivered by reknowned glaucoma specialist Professor Sir Peng Tee Khaw, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Sir Peng's lecture touched on his early inspiration to pursue a career in eye research, which stemmed from a desire to save the sight of a paediatric glaucoma patient, and the progress his research has made over the past 25+ years. Dr Carmel Crock, Head of Emergency Medicine at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and niece of the late Professor Gerard Crock AO spoke about her uncle's legacy, and most touchingly, his famously generous nature. Mrs Jacqueline Crock, wife of Professor Crock, passed on her thanks to Sir Peng and CERA for hosting an 'impressive' event. "A lot of work must have gone into organising such a seamless event," said Mrs Crock.

CERA researchers look to AI to solve diabetic eye disease prevalence in Australia

On this episode of More Than Meets The Eye, Dr Stuart Keel, Research Fellow at CERA, speaks to CERA's Community Engagement Office, Steve Hurd, about how artificial intelligence technology can help tackle the prevalence of diabetic eye disease in Australia.

2018 Stem Cells Community Information Forum

Learn about the latest advances in stem cell research, the hope for the science and the cautions of this ever advancing field at the Centre for Eye Research Australia 2018 Stem Cells Community Information Forum. Hosted at the Royal Australian College of Surgeons by Dr Damian Hernandez, with guest speakers Dr Grace Lidgerwood, Ms Sandra Staffieri and Associate Professor Megan Munsie.

Protecting the rights of eye donors

Australian eye bankers have helped develop the world's first global Agreement on the ethical use of human eye tissue - The Barcelona Principles. We speak to Dr Graeme Pollock OAM and Heather Machin, from the Lions Eye Donation Service at CERA, about the importance of eye tissue donation and what the recently released 'Barcelona Principles' means for Australians and the global community when dealing with organ and tissue donation.

Cycling to save sight

CERA's Community Engagement Officer, Steve Hurd interviews Tanya Pejnovic, CERA HR Advisor, who rode for four days to raise money with her son, Stefan, with the Lions Ride For Sight. This marks the 25th Anniversary of the Lions Ride for Sight. The event raises funds for CERA's vision research. Thanks to the Lions District 201V3 for organising such a great event.