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Graeme Black is a Clinical Professor of Genetics and Ophthalmology at the University of Manchester and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He serves as Strategic Director of the Manchester Centre for Genomic Medicine and previously led the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and the Institute of Human Development. His research focuses on genetic disorders of the eye, genomic medicine, and translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice. He holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford and has held prestigious fellowships from the Wellcome Trust.
- Education: DPhil in Genetics, University of Oxford (Biochemistry Department).
- Leadership Roles: Director, NIHR Manchester BRC (2009–2012); Inaugural Director, Institute of Human Development (2012–2014).
His research spans Discovery (e.g., genetic mutations in Bestrophinopathies), Translation (NGS-based diagnostic services for retinal dystrophies and congenital cataracts), and Public Engagement (collaborations with patients and advocacy groups). He has pioneered genomic testing for retinoblastoma and inherited retinal diseases, with international impact.
Key Contributions:
- Developed national genetic testing services for inherited eye diseases.
- Leader in gene therapy trials (e.g., choroideremia).
- Recipient of Wellcome Trust Fellowships and Academy of Medical Sciences Fellow.
Collaborations: Global partnerships with institutions like Ghent University, NIH, and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
