Andrew Webster

Professor Andrew Webster holds the position of Professor of Molecular Ophthalmology at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, where he leads research at the critical intersection of clinical ophthalmology and molecular genetics to advance understanding of inherited retinal diseases.

His academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Cambridge (1984), Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Oxford (1987), and Master of Arts from Cambridge (1988). He achieved professional recognition through Fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons (1989) and Royal College of Ophthalmologists (1991).

Webster's research spans Ophthalmology and Optometry, Clinical Sciences, Genetics, Neurosciences, and Public Health, with concentrated expertise in molecular mechanisms of inherited retinal disorders. His work integrates advanced imaging modalities with genomic analysis to characterize disease progression and identify genotype-phenotype correlations, particularly in conditions like retinitis pigmentosa and Usher syndrome.

Recent publications reveal a dominant trend toward large-scale collaborative studies, including analysis of over 3,500 patients with inherited retinal disease. His team pioneers AI-driven phenotyping approaches like Eye2Gene while establishing natural history frameworks for specific genetic forms of retinal dystrophy, significantly advancing precision medicine in ophthalmology.