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September 15, 2025
Meet the postdocs powering SickKids science
During Postdoc Appreciation Week, get to know a few of the early career SickKids researchers shaping the future of child health.
September 10, 2025
SickKids named world’s best children’s hospital
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has been named by Newsweek and Statista as the best children’s health-care centre in the world, topping the list of 250 children's hospitals globally.
September 9, 2025
How a SickKids nurse researcher is easing NICU transitions
Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Angie Lim combines research and care to support families transitioning from neonatal intensive care.
September 4, 2025
SickKids researchers Drs. Cynthia Hawkins and Xi Huang elected to the Royal Society of Canada
Drs. Cynthia Hawkins and Xi Huang earn one of Canada’s highest academic honours for their pioneering work in brain cancer research.
September 3, 2025
Precision genetic target provides hope for Barth syndrome treatment
Researchers identify ABHD18 as a promising precision target for treating a rare mitochondrial condition.
September 2, 2025
SickKids scientists discover how brain fluid movement drives cancer spread and ways to fight back
Study uncovers new insights into medulloblastoma and the role of fluid shear stress in shaping cancer behaviour.
August 26, 2025
Families and clinicians shape mental health support for neurodiverse children
SickKids study explores family and clinician perspectives to inform integration of Interact-North parenting program into clinical care.
August 25, 2025
Celebrating the recipients of the 2025 SickKids Awards for Indigenous and Black Nursing Students
SickKids is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Award for Indigenous Nursing Students and the Award for Black Nursing Students, which support increased representation and inclusion in the paediatric nursing field.
August 19, 2025
SickKids scientists elected to Canada’s top health sciences academy
Drs. Astrid Guttmann, Zhengping Jia, Rulan Parekh and Russell Schachar have been elected Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, one of the most prestigious honours in Canada.
July 25, 2025
Automated speed enforcement significantly reduces speeding in Toronto school zones
A SickKids-led study highlights a potential tool for increasing child pedestrian safety.
July 24, 2025
OPTIMISE trial seeks to personalize cancer treatment for children with high-risk tumours
Precision oncology trial to investigate genomics-guided therapies for children, adolescents and young adults with hard-to-treat cancers.
July 23, 2025
Thriving Minds, a partnership between SickKids, CAMH, and The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health, launches a comprehensive website for mental health programs, services and support.