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December 16, 2022
Expansion of the SickKids Connected Care program to support adult and community hospitals is one of the ways SickKids is helping to build health-care system capacity in response to recent challenges.
December 14, 2022
Genome sequencing links rare tandem repeats to genes associated with schizophrenia
Study finds individuals with schizophrenia have significantly higher rates of tandem repeats in their genome, using novel computational methods developed at SickKids.
December 13, 2022
A global study of outcome reporting in clinical trials leads to updated trial reporting guidelines that aim to increase impact and improve research integrity.
December 8, 2022
Going above and beyond: Meet the recipients of the President’s Award
Inspiring individuals and teams recognized for their positive contributions to the SickKids community.
December 6, 2022
SickKids’ helipad: connecting patients to critical, lifesaving care for over 50 years
In 1972, SickKids opened the first rooftop helipad in Canada. By breaking down geographic boundaries, the helipad helped to solidify SickKids’ role as a leading paediatric hospital in Ontario.
December 5, 2022
Study uncovers relationship between stem cell development and gut microbes in newborn health
New SickKids research identifies key immune and microbial factors in the gut that influence newborn stem cell development, with implications for the treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis.
November 30, 2022
Paediatric infectious diseases experts from SickKids, CHEO, KHSC, LHSC and MCH issued the joint statement as the respiratory virus season gets an early start for young children.
November 28, 2022
Researchers develop novel algorithm to unlock role of cellular phenomenon in aggressive cancers
SickKids researchers develop an innovative computational method called RNAmp to measure hypertranscription in human tumours, with novel implications for cancer care.
November 25, 2022
SickKids receives Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) certification as a Center of Excellence in Supportive Care in Cancer.
November 24, 2022
How one SickKids core facility is breaking down the barriers to scientific collaboration
The Structural & Biophysical Core Facility is a centralized hub of state-of-the-art research instruments and expertise where scientists collaborate to advance paediatric medicine.
November 17, 2022
Celebrating two years of the SickKids Mental Health Strategy
SickKids is pleased to introduce the new co-chair of the Mental Health Strategy and share her vision as we work to provide transformative mental health care.
November 16, 2022
SickKids scientist receives CFI grant in support of cutting-edge immunotherapy research
Dr. Jean-Philippe Julien receives funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to help guide the design of next-generation immunotherapies.