Professor Stephen Kaye, from the Department of Eye and Vision Science, has been awarded the prestigious National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Researcher of the Year award.
Professor Kaye is an Honorary Professor in the Department and has also been a Consultant Ophthalmologist at St Paul’s Eye Unit since 1994.
The award was presented at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists annual congress held in Liverpool. It is awarded annually to a clinician in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research. This is based on their research leadership in the wider NHS community with successful delivery of research studies translating and leading to patient benefit.
The award was given in recognition of Professor Kaye’s research into diseases of the cornea and ocular surface, corneal transplantation, corneal infections and refractive disorders.
On receiving the award, Professor Stephen Kaye, said: “I am delighted and honoured to receive this award which is testament to the strong and passionate team of scientists and research active clinicians in Liverpool with whom I have the pleasure of working with.”
“I am delighted and honoured to receive this award which is testament to the strong and passionate team of scientists and research active clinicians in Liverpool with whom I have the pleasure of working with.”