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A young boy plays with clay in a waiting room at SickKids.

December 7, 2024

Global clinical trial shows improved survival rates for common childhood leukemia

SickKids co-led study shows disease-free survival rates increased to up to 97.5 per cent for the most common childhood cancer.

Members of SickKids' mental health leadership and front-line staff gather in celebration of the Schedule 1 designation.

December 5, 2024

SickKids designated Schedule 1 psychiatric facility

Achievement recognizes leadership and dedication to improving child and youth mental health.

The PGCRL building beside text reading "SickKids ranks second among Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals."

December 5, 2024

SickKids ranked one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals for 2024

SickKids holds a top spot for both researcher intensity and hospital intensity as one of Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals.

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December 4, 2024

Dr. Stephen Scherer receives Debrecen Award for Molecular Medicine

Dr. Scherer is being recognized for his contributions to the paradigm-shifting discovery of genome-wide copy number variation.

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December 3, 2024

Researchers lead first major genetic study on retinoblastoma in Kenya

SickKids-led study explores genetic factors of retinoblastoma in Kenyan children to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Two collections of bright red cells on a black background, the left is significantly larger than the right with a green perimeter.

December 2, 2024

Critical relationship between stem cells and mechanical signals unveiled

Researchers uncover how two mechano-sensing ion channels are essential to maintain healthy stem cells.

Dr. Toan Nguyen stands with his arms crossed infront of a pink background.

November 28, 2024

Breakthroughs at the bench with postdoctoral fellow Dr. Toan Nguyen

Meet the postdoctoral fellow whose research offers a promising approach for quickly predicting a rare genetic condition.

Melika and Anna smiling and strolling down a clinic hallway

November 26, 2024

Changing minds and making plans: Q&A with Melika and her Genetic Counsellor, Anna

Former SickKids patient Melika reflects on the triumphs and challenges of the diagnostic odyssey which finally led to a diagnosis for her rare condition.

Red and blue chromosomal 'arms' swirl in a circle, with red, blue and black dots heavily concentrated on the far left and middle right sides of the circle.

November 20, 2024

Organized ‘chaos’: The first map of inter-chromosomal interactions

Research uncovers relationship between inter-chromosomal space and gene activity in genome topology maps.

Drs. Zulfiqar Bhutta, Mike Tyers, Jean-Philippe-Julien

November 19, 2024

SickKids scientists among the most influential in the world in 2024

The researchers are among 206 Canadian scientists on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list.

Abstract illustration of two back to back heads, one brain filled with a tangle, the other with a sunshine.

November 15, 2024

How stress is fundamentally changing our memories

New research on memory engrams and the endocannabinoid system may inform new treatments for PTSD.

November 15, 2024

Self-reported screening improves symptom management for children with cancer

New research shows routine symptom screening reduces symptom burden and supports implementing care pathways for improved symptom management.

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