Nicola Ragge

Professor Nicola Ragge is the Baillie Gifford Professor of Developmental Eye Genetics at Oxford Brookes University and a Consultant Clinical Geneticist at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. She leads a national specialist practice in eye genetics and investigates the genetic basis of eye and brain anomalies.

• Key research areas: developmental eye genetics, translational genetic therapies, and genotype-phenotype correlations
• Major contributions: identification of over 200 genetic conditions affecting eye development, design of customized eye gene arrays
• Leadership in national initiatives: Genomics England testing, Eye Genomics Centre (Oxford/West Midlands/Wessex)

Research Trends: Her recent publications focus on neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ZFHX4, MED12), eye malformations (GJA8, ALDH1A3), and signaling pathways (Wnt, Retinoic Acid) with interdisciplinary methods combining genomics, molecular biology, and clinical observation.

Scientific Awards:

• National Silver Clinical Excellence Award
• Senior Surgical Scientist Award (Academy of Medical Sciences/Health Foundation)
• Fellowships: Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Collaborations & Funding: Secured £3.5M+ from charities (VICTA, MACS), Baillie Gifford, and traditional funders. Leads the Vision for GoOD Research Fund and collaborates with international institutions including Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Genomics England.