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September 14, 2020
Researchers and teachers provide initial observations from school simulation study
SickKids researchers and teachers involved in a COVID-19 safe schools simulation study have compiled preliminary observations and key learnings from their experience.
September 4, 2020
A team led by SickKids researchers and the University of Toronto has found that mothers of preterm babies have highly individual breast milk microbiomes, and that even short courses of antibiotics have prolonged effects on the diversity and abundance of microbes in their milk.
August 13, 2020
SickKids launching simulation study to assess impact of school-reopening health and safety measures
SickKids is leading a research study that will look at the effects of physical distancing, masking, hand hygiene and other health and safety measures for students and teachers returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 5, 2020
Joint statement on reopening schools
A joint statement from SickKids and other paediatric organizations on guidelines for the reopening of schools.
July 29, 2020
SickKids-led group of experts proposes latest guidance for school reopening
A group of experts from across Ontario have come together to develop updated considerations for a safe school reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 27, 2020
SickKids researchers have shown that metformin, a common drug used to treat type-2 diabetes, could one day be used to repair brain injury.
July 27, 2020
SickKids scientists discover novel genetic contributors to autism
Breakthrough SickKids study of thousands of repetitive DNA “wrinkles” identifies previously hidden genetic alterations for the first time.
July 21, 2020
Researchers at SickKids and several collaborating institutions are receiving a renewed investment, representing a combined increase of over $16.5 million, from the Major Science Initiatives (MSI) fund through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
July 10, 2020
SickKids researchers re-engineer toxin to attack previously “undruggable” cancer target
Researchers have developed a novel anti-cancer drug protein, which could lead to the development of future therapies for what was previously considered an “undruggable” target.
July 6, 2020
SickKids gradually increasing scheduled clinical care activity
SickKids will advance to the next phase of its restart of scheduled clinical care services impacted by COVID-19.
June 19, 2020
June 19 – A reminder that racism is a social determinant of health
In recognition of World Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Day and Juneteenth on June 19, Dr. Isaac Odame discusses how communities must work together to develop and act on policies that directly address race-based inequalities.
June 17, 2020
SickKids releases recommendations for school reopening
The COVID-19: Recommendations for School Reopening report addresses how schools can reopen in a way that maximizes the safety and well-being of students, staff and their families.