Name: Dr Louise Terry
Field: Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Specialisms:
- Macular disease
- Retinal imaging and disease diagnosis, including the use of artificial intelligence
Research and qualifications:
- BSc in Optometry from Cardiff University
- Optometrist qualification
- PhD from School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University
- Lecturer and Researcher in Optometry, Cardiff University
- Member of several committees and associations relating to her profession, has publications in peer reviewed journals and has given presentations to both scientific and “lay audiences”
Dr Louise Terry – Empowering Women in Science in Ghana
Dr Louise Terry is leading a project with collaborators at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana, aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of women in academia. In July, Louise, together with colleagues from Cardiff University and the Women in Vision UK network, travelled to UCC to launch the Women in Vision Ghana network and speak at their inaugural conference. The network’s goals include supporting women who aspire to become academics in vision science, as well as empowering women working in other vision-related roles.
During their visit, Louise and colleagues also delivered professional and skills training to optometrists working in Ghana. This work was made possible through funding from the British Council and MRC. Louise’s fellowship, “Further exploration of imaging retinal densitometry in macular disease,” is funded by the Macular Society and hosted by Cardiff University.
