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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 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.
June 5, 2020
SickKids to gradually resume scheduled clinical activities as of June 8
SickKids has received approval from Ontario Health to begin the gradual resumption of scheduled surgeries and procedures as of June 8.
June 2, 2020
The SickKids Centre for Brain & Mental Health is funding new approaches to the understanding of and interventions for mental health and brain health among Canadian children and youth related to COVID-19.
June 1, 2020
Researchers bring together child mental health research experts to uncover how public health emergency measures have affected the mental health of children and families.
May 29, 2020
SickKids researchers studying plasma of COVID-19 survivors
SickKids is helping lead a cross-country effort to better understand and create a therapy to treat COVID-19 with convalescent plasma.
May 20, 2020
New tool to help doctors better prevent sudden cardiac death in children
A research team from SickKids has proven that a digital tool they developed can successfully identify paediatric patients with cardiomyopathy who are at high risk for sudden cardiac death.
May 15, 2020
SickKids thanks federal government for investment in the future of Canada’s research
Support from federal government ensures SickKids and other research institutes continue to drive scientific breakthroughs for Canadians.
May 7, 2020
Virtual clinic for kids with special needs comes out of COVID-19
For children with neurodevelopmental disorders, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the routine and structure essential to their everyday living.
May 6, 2020
Entering a new era of "SickKids care, anytime, anywhere"
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Ontario, SickKids ramped up its range of virtual care solutions – from virtual appointments to virtual visits.
May 4, 2020
Mental health services go virtual at SickKids and SickKids CCMH during COVID-19 pandemic
SickKids' mental health enterprise had a rapid advance into virtual care in response to COVID-19.