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Two women stand side by side with their arms crossed surrounded by drawings of genes and brains.

May 6, 2025

When code meets CRISPR: Postdocs innovating in brain science

Two postdoctoral fellows working in the Li Lab are using different tools—computational modeling and gene-editing technology—to collaboratively unlock a better understanding of the developing brain.

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May 2, 2025

Boomerang Health honoured by Vaughan Chamber of Commerce with Business Achievement Award

Boomerang Health Powered by SickKids was honoured for its outstanding contributions to the thriving community of Vaughan, picking up a Business Achievement Award from the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce in the Health and Wellness category.

The Family Centre entrance includes a clear sign above the door, welcome desk with a screen of rotating messages and plenty of health information resources.

May 2, 2025

The Family Centre and Children’s Library are closed for renovations

The Family Centre and Children’s Library at SickKids are closed for renovations as of May 5. Although the space is closed, many of the services will continue to be available.

Five women in blue jackets pose together at a sewing table.

April 30, 2025

Women’s Auxiliary Volunteers celebrate 75 years of “Making SickKids Better”

“Volunteers Make Waves” is a fitting theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 given our Women’s Auxiliary Volunteers (WAV) are celebrating their 75th anniversary!

April 29, 2025

Phone system outage (Code Grey) resolved

The Code Grey network outage that was impacting the phone system at SickKids has been resolved.

Digital screen with DNA strands and sequencing ATGC data background.

April 21, 2025

Study reveals new genetic mechanism behind autism development

Researchers have identified a genetic link between myotonic dystrophy and autism spectrum disorder, which may explain how autism develops in the general population.

A collage showing five photos of SickKids staff who support the transplant program. In the top row are Jane Darch, Jaina Leitch, and Dr. Aamir Jeewa. In the bottom row are Kalyn Bolland and Melissa Darby.

April 16, 2025

“We really do see it as a team”: Meet 5 SickKids staff supporting patients on their transplant journeys

Get to know some of the members of SickKids’ Transplant and Regenerative Medicine Centre team providing transformative care.

Illustration of a mother and child visiting a doctor's office.

April 14, 2025

Childhood obesity guidelines provide recommendations for care, quality of life

The updated Canadian guidelines are informed by evidence-based recommendations from SickKids researchers.

Natalie, now an adult, sits on the same bench. In the background there is a blue balloon sculpture, part of the hospital's 150th birthday celebrations.

April 14, 2025

My Why: Natalie Wilson’s journey from patient to Child Life Specialist at SickKids

After Natalie was diagnosed with leukemia at 11, she felt like SickKids preserved her childhood. Today, she aims to bring holistic care to children and their families as a Child Life Specialist.

April 11, 2025

Dr. Jennifer Stinson receives prestigious Gairdner Momentum Award

The award recognizes Stinson's research in advancing paediatric pain management using digital therapies like robotics and mobile applications.

A crowd of people dressed in blue commemorative SickKids 150 t-shirts applauding in the Atrium.

April 3, 2025

Happy birthday to us! SickKids celebrates 150 years strong

In 1875, we opened our doors and a century and a half later we opened our hearts in celebration of our proud history and exciting future.

A baby on a hospital bed with tubes attached to their stomach.

April 2, 2025

Novel genes linked to rare childhood diarrhea

SickKids research provides a genetic diagnosis to more families experiencing rare intestinal disorders.

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