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Biographical details
Katie M Williams MBChB PG Cert (Clin Ed) FHEA FRCOphth
I am a MRC Clinical Research Fellow at the Departments of Ophthalmology & Twin Research. I am working towards a PhD under the supervision of Professor Chris Hammond. I am also an Ophthalmology Specialist Trainee with the London Deanery.
Research interests
My research interest is the epidemiology, aetiology and genetics of myopia. I am working towards a PhD on "Cognitive, behavioural, environmental and genetic associations of myopia in the Twins Early Development Study"
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PGCert Clinical Education, Postgraduate Certificate , King's College London
Award Date: 1 Nov 2015
FRCOphth, FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Award Date: 1 Nov 2013
MBChB, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Bristol
Award Date: 1 Jul 2006
External positions
Specialist Trainee in Ophthalmology, London Deanery
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Axial Length Distributions in Patients With Genetically Confirmed Inherited Retinal Diseases
Williams, K. M., Georgiou, M., Kalitzeos, A., Chow, I., Hysi, P. G., Robson, A. G., Lingham, G., Chen, F. K., Mackey, D. A., Webster, A. R., Hammond, C. J., Prokhoda, P., Carroll, J., Michaelides, M. & Mahroo, O. A., 1 Jun 2022, In: Investigative ophthalmology & visual science. 63, 6, p. 15 1 p., 15.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Electrical responses from human retinal cone pathways associate with a common genetic polymorphism implicated in myopia
Jiang, X., Xu, Z., Soorma, T., Tariq, A., Bhatti, T., Baneke, A. J., Pontikos, N., Leo, S. M., Webster, A. R., Williams, K. M., Hammond, C. J., Hysi, P. G. & Mahroo, O. A., 24 May 2022, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 119, 21, e2119675119.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
Association Between Medication-Taking and Refractive Error in a Large General Population-Based Cohort
Patasova, K., Khawaja, A. P., Tamraz, B., Williams, K. M., Mahroo, O. A., Freidin, M., Solebo, A. L., Vehof, J., Falchi, M., Rahi, J. S., Hammond, C. J. & Hysi, P. G., 1 Feb 2021, In: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 62, 2, p. 15 1 p., 15.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of Shared Genetic Susceptibility to High and Low Myopia and Hyperopia
Tideman, J. W. L., Pärssinen, O., Haarman, A. E. G., Khawaja, A. P., Wedenoja, J., Williams, K. M., Biino, G., Ding, X., Kähönen, M., Lehtimäki, T., Raitakari, O. T., Cheng, C. Y., Jonas, J. B., Young, T. L., Bailey-Wilson, J. E., Rahi, J., Williams, C., He, M., Mackey, D. A. & Guggenheim, J. A., Jun 2021, In: JAMA Ophthalmology. 139, 6, p. 601-609 9 p., 20210497.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
17 Citations (Scopus) -
Prevalence of electronegative electroretinograms in a healthy adult cohort
Jiang, X., Bhatti, T., Tariq, A., Williams, K. M., Chow, I., Dar, T., Webster, A. R., Hysi, P. G., Hammond, C. J. & Mahroo, O. A., 19 Jul 2021, In: BMJ Open Ophthalmology. 6, 1, e000751.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
Projects
- 4 Finished
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Cognitive, behavioural, environmental and genetic associations of myopia in the Twins Early Development Study
Hammond, C., Plomin, R. & Williams, K.
1/10/2013 → 1/10/2015
Project: Research
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Cognitive, behavioural, environmental and genetic associations of myopia in the Twins Early Development Study
Hammond, C., Plomin, R. & Williams, K.
1/05/2013 → 31/07/2016
Project: Research
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Cognitive, behavioural, environmental and genetic associations of myopia in the Twins Early Development Study
Hammond, C., Plomin, R. & Williams, K.
1/03/2013 → 29/02/2016
Project: Research
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Cognitive, behavioural, environmental and genetic associations of myopia in the Twins Early Development Study
Hammond, C., Plomin, R. & Williams, K.
1/02/2013 → 31/01/2016
Project: Research
Activities
- 5 Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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TheConversation.com | Whats behind the global rise in myopia prevalence?
Katherine Williams (Presenter)
Jul 2016Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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American Academy of Ophthalmology | EyeNet Magazine
Katherine Williams (Interviewee)
Nov 2015Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Financial Times | Winners and losers from the startling rise in short-sightedness
Katherine Williams (Interviewee)
27 May 2015Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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The Guardian | Shortsightedness on the rise across Europe, say researchers
Katherine Williams (Interviewee)
11 May 2015Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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The Independent | The digital age has helped to create a generation of short-sighted people, research finds
Katherine Williams (Interviewee)
11 May 2015Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
Prizes
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RCOphth | Foulds Trophy
Williams, Katherine (Recipient), May 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)