News & Stories
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June 18, 2024
Eight projects awarded $2.4 million to advance Precision Child Health
The funding is part of the Precision Child Health Partnership Catalyst Program between two of Canada’s largest child health research hospitals, SickKids and CHU Sainte-Justine.
June 14, 2024
Knitting a new future, together: the next chapter of patient and family engagement at SickKids
Francine Buchanan, Senior Manager, Child, Family and Community Engagement at SickKids, shares her perspective on the power of shared decision making and what meaningful engagement means.
June 13, 2024
Genetically altering proteins could inform treatment development for children with epilepsy
By genetically altering specific proteins, scientists may be able to restore functions associated with variations in the PTEN gene and provide treatment options for neurodevelopmental conditions.
June 10, 2024
Exploring the developing brain with postdoctoral fellow Dr. Julie Sato
From using wearable neuroimaging technology to taking hikes with her sheepadoodle, Dr. Julie Sato is a postdoctoral fellow pursuing research breakthroughs and work-life balance.
May 24, 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Nursing Excellence Awards
SickKids celebrates the accomplishments of our 2024 Nursing Excellence award recipients who lead from where they care.
May 8, 2024
Improving cycling safety for children and youth
Drs. Daniel Rosenfield and Suzanne Beno co-author a position statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society on the importance of creating safe cycling environments.
May 7, 2024
Cellular changes may account for rapid infection by Salmonella in humans
SickKids researchers show how cells change in response to Salmonella, providing new insight into the function of cell membranes during bacterial infection.
May 6, 2024
Electronic tool helps integrate mental health care in each clinical encounter
A new measurement-based care initiative, led by the Mental Health Strategy, is helping integrate mental health care into the care continuum.
April 29, 2024
Experts from SickKids and partners across Canada calling for national surveillance strategy on eating disorders
April 24, 2024
Melika Ghanaati on growing up at SickKids and her journey for answers
Long-time patient Melika Ghanaati shares her ongoing journey to diagnosis, and what SickKids has meant to her.
April 18, 2024
Inherited gene variations reveal precision therapy potential for rare cancer syndrome
Global research led by SickKids finds new strategies to help diagnose and treat a rare and aggressive cancer predisposition syndrome.
April 17, 2024
Designed with input from patients, families, staff and the community, this strategy will be a blueprint for a more human-centred experience across care, research and education at SickKids.