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August 12, 2026
SickKids researchers receive over $24.6 million in CIHR Spring 2026 Project Grant competition
The investment will advance more than 20 SickKids-led projects across genomics, neuroscience, cancer, heart disease and health systems research.
August 11, 2026
Machine learning approach could bring greater certainty to prenatal genetic testing
Epigenetics researchers at SickKids develop tissue-agnostic model that can classify uncertain genetic variants for children with rare disorders and their families.
August 6, 2026
SickKids staff member faces criminal charges
The safety of our patients and families remains our highest priority. There is currently no evidence linking the charges to the staff member's role at SickKids.
July 29, 2026
Are school-based mental health programs working as hoped?
Analysis of 83,000 youth across 22 countries suggests current mental health programs in schools may benefit some students more than others.
July 24, 2026
SickKids and UHN partnership advances robot-assisted surgery for adolescent patients
The expertise of both teams is leading to safer, quicker operations and improved recoveries for patients undergoing an organ-saving urology procedure.
July 23, 2026
Researchers reveal genomic fingerprints left by chemotherapy in childhood cancer
SickKids-led study lays groundwork for earlier detection of treatment resistance and ability to adjust therapy to avoid toxic effects of chemotherapy.
July 21, 2026
Statement on criminal charges against SickKids staff member
The safety of our patients and families is our highest priority, and there is currently no evidence linking the charges to care provided at SickKids.
July 16, 2026
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 SickKids Awards for Black and Indigenous Nursing Students
Meet the future nurses receiving the 2026 Award for Black Nursing Students and Award for Indigenous Nursing Students. Through bursary funding and clinical placement opportunities, these awards support the next generation of paediatric nursing professionals.
July 10, 2026
SickKids prom event makes ‘world’ of difference for patients and families
For two patients, prom was more than a party — it was a moment that meant something uniquely their own.
June 30, 2026
Uncovering gene-based clues to how disrupted healing in stomach cells increases cancer risk
New research from SickKids shows that when the stomach’s natural regeneration process stalls it creates conditions that, combined with certain genetic variants, heighten the risk of gastric cancer.
June 26, 2026
SickKids and Holland Bloorview granted up to USD $17.25 million international research grant
Funding supports Canadian-led autism and neurodevelopmental research.
June 25, 2026
From interns to employees: Celebrating the first Project SEARCH cohort at SickKids
Through Project SEARCH, SickKids is helping students with disabilities build skills for meaningful employment — starting with interns like Adrian and Yeymy.