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May 13, 2026
Nature study implicates PTCHD1-AS in Autism’s core features, opening a new window into its biological roots.
May 13, 2026
Using real-time brain signals to predict and prevent attention lapses in kids
Researchers combine machine learning with electrical stimulation to enhance attention at the precise moment necessary in children with epilepsy, ADHD and typically developing peers.
May 11, 2026
Thank you, nurses: Surprise messages from SickKids patients and families for Nursing Week
This Nursing Week, we're sharing a special video that shows the impact of nurses through the voices of patients and families. In it, nurses read messages of gratitude from those whose lives they have touched.
April 30, 2026
30 years at SickKids: Jo-Anne Herbrick and the rise of genomic research
Thriving at the intersection of operations and discovery, she has transformed The Centre for Applied Genomics (TCAG) into a world‑leading research engine.
April 30, 2026
$1.8 million across six projects awarded to advance data sharing and innovative therapies
The funding is from the Precision Child Health Partnership Catalyst Program, part of the collaborative efforts between SickKids and CHU Sainte-Justine fueled by the Azrieli Precision Child Health Platform.
April 20, 2026
Examining barriers in accessing paediatric controlled medicines worldwide
New research series explores why vulnerable families can't access much-needed medicines for pain management, palliative care and anaesthesia — and the research and policy efforts that must drive change.
April 7, 2026
Health Equity and Inclusion Strategy: Ours to grow
This multi-year plan focuses on health equity, Indigenous health and workplace inclusion.
March 31, 2026
SickKids team identifies precision approach to selectively eliminate old, damaged fat cells
Researchers find that a low dose of an approved leukemia medication can selectively remove ‘senescent’ fat cells that cause inflammation, metabolic conditions and age-related decline.
March 29, 2026
A phase 3 clinical trial found that mavacamten can improve flow through the left ventricle, with the potential to spare some patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy from open-heart surgery.
March 23, 2026
Labatt family donates $40 million in support of integrated child and youth mental health care
Jointly benefiting SickKids, CAMH and GH-CCMH, the donation will bolster the Labatt Family Thriving Minds Program.
March 18, 2026
Real-time symptom reporting helps Sofia stay in the game during cancer treatment
A symptom reporting and response tool created in-house at SickKids is helping patients like Sofia report bothersome chemotherapy symptoms remotely, allowing care teams to respond quickly.
March 17, 2026
Initiative reflects SickKids’ ongoing commitment to enhance safety for youth at risk and support harm reduction