2003 News
SickKids researchers determine the protein Gli2 is a key regulator controlling cell proliferation in the epidermis
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
SickKids researchers develop vector for potential cystic fibrosis gene therapy
Tuesday, December 23, 2003
SickKids team deciphers kids’ terms for private body parts and functions
Tuesday, December 9, 2003
SickKids researchers link maternal folic acid intake to decrease in deadly childhood cancer
Thursday, September 25, 2003
The Hospital for Sick Children receives $2 million gift to establish Mira Godard Chair in Vision Research
Tuesday, September 9, 2003
SickKids scientists identify gene for most severe form of adolescent epilepsy
Sunday, September 7, 2003
Researchers identify a new molecular player in chronic pain
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
SickKids researchers identify possible SARS diagnostic test
Sunday, June 1, 2003
DNA sequence of chromosome 7 decoded - Canadian-led project generates database with medical annotation available to the public
Thursday, April 10, 2003
Exposure to antidepressants trazodone and nefazodone does not increase risk of birth defects
Saturday, March 1, 2003
Researchers identify gene for rare disease found primarily in Quebec
Tuesday, February 4, 2003
SickKids researchers create novel mouse model for leukemia
Tuesday, January 21, 2003
SickKids researchers pinpoint link between diabetes and nervous system autoimmunity, resulting in new therapeutic and diagnostic targets
Monday, January 20, 2003
Distinguished Spinal Cord Researcher receives Barbara Turnball Award - $50,000
Friday, January 17, 2003
New Genome Research Centre in Hong Kong to Collaborate with Leading Canadian Genomics Centre
Monday, January 13, 2003
Researchers find chemotherapy is an effective alternative to bone marrow transplant in acute myeloid leukemia patients with good prognosis
Friday, January 3, 2003