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February 2, 2026

Why we need to unlock the full value of genome sequencing

Genome sequencing is an exciting advancement in precision medicine—one that needs a more comprehensive approach to outcome measurement, says SickKids experts.

February 2, 2026

First-of-its-kind pan-Canadian trial to treat baby brain cancers without radiation

The DECRYPT-BABYBRAIN clinical trial brings together leading paediatric centres coast-to-coast to pioneer a radiation-free approach to treat rare and aggressive brain cancers in babies.

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January 29, 2026

How SickKids innovation is helping to expand access to genomic testing through the iHope program and C-GUIDE measurement tool

In partnership with Genetic Alliance, SickKids is providing the C-GUIDE™ tool at no cost to support the evaluation of the iHope program’s genomic testing on diagnosis, care, and wellbeing for children around the world.

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January 28, 2026

Landmark genome project to advance precision health for Black communities in Canada launches in Ontario at SickKids

The genCARE study aims to better understand why chronic diseases impact Black peoples by sequencing 11,100 genomes in Canada.

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January 28, 2026

Study finds longer hospital stays and higher readmissions for young adults with complex childhood conditions

New research uncovers how medically complex conditions that begin in childhood affect care in adult hospitals.

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January 27, 2026

Inside the evolution of SickKids’ Child Life Specialist team — and their next era

As one of the largest Child Life teams in North America, they have shaped the hospital in immeasurable ways: “Even if you don’t meet a Child Life Specialist, when you come to SickKids, you’re being impacted by Child Life.”

January 22, 2026

Precision sedation puts kids in control of their lumbar punctures

SickKids’ Anesthesia and Oncology teams are personalizing lumbar puncture procedures, giving children like Avery more choice and helping reduce unnecessary anesthesia.

Microscopic photography of brain tissue.

January 21, 2026

Canadian scientists uncover hidden cells fueling brain cancer — and a drug that could stop them

Findings show an existing medication could be repurposed to target a newly identified cellular process that contributes to tumour growth in glioblastoma.

January 20, 2026

Canadian-led alliance harnesses AI and open science to advance drug discovery

SickKids, UHN and the Structural Genomics Consortium are partnering on LIGAND-AI, one of the largest global open-science drug discovery efforts, to create open protein-ligand datasets for AI-driven medicine.

James, wearing a navy blue sweater, stands in the hallway with signs for units 8B and 8C behind him.

January 19, 2026

My Why: ‘Every day feels like a full circle moment’ for former-patient-turned-clinical-extern James Ehiagwina

James could barely walk when he was admitted to SickKids seven years ago. Today, he is a nursing clinical extern, working steps away from the unit where he recovered.

December 29, 2025

Low-dose peanut therapy may help protect more kids with peanut allergy

New research finds a significantly lower dose of peanut oral immunotherapy may provide similar protection from accidental contamination, compared to standard treatment.

December 23, 2025

Two SickKids nurses, one Christmas Eve, and a 22-year-old secret revealed

As SickKids closes its 150th year, a heartwarming full-circle moment in the NICU reminds us that our story isn’t only written in milestones, but in the human moments that echo across generations.

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