Laura Taylor
BSc (Hons) PgCert MCOptom
Specialist Research Optometrist
Laura is a specialist optometrist who is assisting Professor Robert MacLaren with his groundbreaking clinical research in gene therapy.
After graduating in Optometry BSc(Hons) from Cardiff University, Laura completed her training with the College of Optometrists and became fully qualified in 2013. Since then Laura has worked in a number of community practises ranging from larger multiples to smaller independents, gaining a wide range of experience. During this time Laura undertook further postgraduate study via Cardiff University and completed the College of Optometrist Professional Certificates in Medical Retina, Low Vision and Glaucoma.
As well as working on the front line of ongoing gene therapy clinical trials, Laura is looking to develop innovative ways to assess visual function to help quantify the results of such trials.
Recent publications
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MacLaren RE. et al, (2025), Ophthalmology Science, 5, 100595 - 100595
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Taylor LJ. et al, (2024), Translational Vision Science & Technology, 13, 29 - 29
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Narayan A. et al, (2024), Ophthalmic Genetics, 1 - 8
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Glassman AR. et al, (2024), Ophthalmology Science, 4, 100519 - 100519
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Gocuk SA. et al, (2024), British Journal of Ophthalmology
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Baffour‐Awuah KA. et al, (2024), Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics