Jacqui Henwood is an optometrist and clinical research manager with a strong background in both clinical practice and ophthalmic research. She completed her Doctor of Optometry at the University of Melbourne in 2017 and has since worked across a variety of clinical settings, including hospital, corporate, independent, and domiciliary optometry.
In 2021, Jacqui joined the ophthalmic epidemiology team at the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) as Research Project Manager, where she led a multi-site MRFF artificial intelligence (AI) grant. This project explored the integration of AI with retinal imaging to enhance diagnosis, improve referral pathways, and support standardised care in the detection of common eye conditions and cardiovascular risk.
In 2024, Jacqui joined Cerulea to coordinate inherited retinal disease (IRD) clinical trials with adults and adolescents. She stepped into the role of Clinical Research Manager in 2025, where she manages clinical trials from initiation to completion and supports the delivery of innovative research.
Her professional interests include ocular pathology, inherited retinal disease, myopia control, and emerging technologies in eye care. Jacqui is particularly passionate about advancing research that improves patient outcomes and bridges the gap between research and real-world clinical application.