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September 21, 2023
SickKids scientists awarded new funding to advance novel brain research
The Brain Canada funding will support two scientists as they examine preterm brain injury and memory formation in memory-linked brain conditions.

September 18, 2023
Hospital visits for self-harm rise during the pandemic, especially among young females
SickKids researchers identify large increases in hospitalizations and emergency department visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 11, 2023
Discovery of protein-protein interaction lays foundation for future glioblastoma therapy
SickKids scientists present a novel approach to treat glioblastoma based on a newly discovered protein-protein interaction.

September 7, 2023
New resource informs improved outcome reporting in neonatal clinical trials
Two international studies examined and presented a path forward for paediatric researchers in an effort to reduce global ‘research waste’.

September 5, 2023
SickKids scientists Drs. Daniela Rotin and Jason Moffat named Royal Society of Canada Fellows
Drs. Daniela Rotin and Jason Moffat have been named as Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada for their contributions to health-care research.

August 29, 2023
Two SickKids fellows awarded prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
SickKids is hosting two 2022–2023 Banting Fellowship recipients, whose promising research explores chronic pain and nutrition in preterm infants.

August 10, 2023
Wearable brain scanner is helping researchers unravel the mysteries of the developing brain
In an ongoing study, SickKids scientists are using exciting technology to gather data on early brain development and inform new research on autism spectrum disorder.

July 27, 2023
SickKids projects awarded over $15 million in funding to drive breakthroughs in diabetes research
Through precision medicine and at-risk screening approaches, SickKids research projects aim to advance early intervention and equitable care for children and youth with diabetes.

June 28, 2023
Molecular insights may inform new treatments for drug-resistant tuberculosis
SickKids research advances the search for new medications to treat antibiotic resistant infections.

June 27, 2023
Unleashing the power of data: How the Centre for Computational Medicine is fueling next-gen research
The CCM core facility offers data science and computational services to advance cutting-edge research at SickKids and beyond.

June 20, 2023
Research into cell death offers path to decrease wait times for liver transplants
SickKids researchers identify a way to prevent inflammation associated with cell death that could improve the viability of donor organs.

May 30, 2023
Decoding the dark matter of our DNA: Study links genetic variants to blood pressure regulation
SickKids scientists assign function to the non-coding genome and shine a light on the genetics of hypertension.