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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.

April 1, 2025

Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta awarded esteemed Nils Rosén von Rosenstein Medal

SickKids’ Centre for Global Child Health Co-Director, Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta, received the 2024 Nils Rosén von Rosenstein Medal today in Sweden.

March 27, 2025

SickKids launches trailblazing artificial intelligence program for paediatric health

SKAI, the new program at SickKids, scales responsible AI for a healthier future.

Drs. Melanie Barwick, Nicola Jones and Spencer Freeman

March 25, 2025

Four new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to SickKids scientists

Four SickKids Research Institute scientists were awarded Canada Research Chairs appointments through the University of Toronto.

A parent and child seated in front of a computer while a staff member points to something displayed on the screen

March 18, 2025

SickKids Virtual Urgent Care program tackling the digital divide with on-site kiosk in the Lawrence Allen Centre

Public-private partnership between SickKids and RioCan reduces technology barriers when accessing virtual urgent care.

March 14, 2025

Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta honoured with International Pediatric Association Lifetime Achievement Award

The award recognizes his paediatric health leadership and contributions to advancing maternal, newborn and child health policies and interventions.

March 13, 2025

Newly uncovered mechanism could drive next-gen cystic fibrosis treatments

Protein clustering mechanism on the cell membrane presents a new therapeutic target for cystic fibrosis.

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