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November 6, 2026
SickKids celebrates 10 years of its Proof of Principle Grant Competition
This year's recipients reflect the breadth of innovation emerging across SickKids, spanning new therapeutic approaches and biomarkers to surgical planning software and precision neuroimaging technologies.
November 5, 2026
Unseen Worlds brings art and SickKids research together in a new public exhibition
Science and art collide in a unique experience at OCAD University November 16-27, with a special all-ages Family Day event on November 21.
October 29, 2026
SickKids Liver Transplant Program celebrates its 40th anniversary — and more than 800 transplants
Following the first liver transplant performed at SickKids in 1986, SickKids’ Liver Transplant Program became the largest paediatric liver transplant program in Canada.
October 29, 2026
Choosing Wisely: Celebrating a decade of impact at SickKids and beyond
Marking 10 years of SickKids bringing a paediatric perspective to appropriate care.
October 23, 2026
Six SickKids scientists renewed as Canada Research Chairs
The prestigious appointments recognize SickKids research spanning fundamental biology, childhood cancer, clinical trials and precision health.
October 21, 2026
Canadian group publishes guidelines for clinical genetic data sharing
Recommendations aim to support secure, ethical data sharing while advancing the future of precision medicine.
October 20, 2026
Five-year strategic partnership will strengthen the digital foundation needed to advance Precision Child Health through connected data, AI-enabled innovation and advanced analytics.
October 14, 2026
Building the next generation of kidney researchers through community and collaboration
More than 100 trainees have come through the KRESCENT program, now working together to advance discovery and improve care for kidney disease.
October 6, 2026
Dr. Stephen Scherer reappointed to Chief of Research at SickKids
Dr. Scherer will continue to lead research at SickKids for another five years, advancing discovery, innovation and SickKids' vision for Precision Child Health.
October 5, 2026
The honour recognizes Dr. Scherer’s contributions to genomic medicine and the diagnosis of genetic disease.
October 1, 2026
SickKids renewed as World Allergy Organization Center of Excellence
The renewed designation reflects the SickKids Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Program’s significant contributions toward shaping global allergy care.
September 29, 2026
How the KiCS research program is changing childhood cancer care
Ten years after its launch, the SickKids Cancer Sequencing Program (KiCS) continues to deliver answers for patients while helping shape the future of Precision Child Health.