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December 8, 2023
Neuroimaging identifies why children demonstrate better language outcomes after brain injury
SickKids research shows that age-related changes in how the brain supports language predict outcomes following a brain injury.
December 7, 2023
SickKids ranked one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals for 2023
SickKids holds a top spot for both researcher intensity and hospital intensity as one of Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals.
December 6, 2023
Virtual reality helps SickKids staff practice de-escalation strategies
A new virtual reality (VR) simulation training program is empowering staff to effectively de-escalate situations that can lead to harm.
December 1, 2023
Deep single-cell analysis at SickKids facility lowers barriers to multi-omics research
The Centre for Advanced Single Cell Analysis provides researchers with access to technical platforms and scientific expertise to perform high content single cell analyses of blood or tissue samples.
November 19, 2023
Updated statement on social media activity
Update on SickKids investigation into social media activity.
November 16, 2023
Statement on social media activity
SickKids investigating concerning antisemitic social media activity.
November 15, 2023
Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta named Highly Cited Researcher for 2023
SickKids scientist Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta has been named to Clarivate’s list of Highly Cited Researchers for 2023.
November 13, 2023
Happy 25th kidneyversary, Kristina!
A quarter-century after her kidney transplant – the first living, non-related organ donor transplant ever performed at the hospital – Kristina McLaren (Lloyd) still has a soft spot for SickKids.
November 10, 2023
Canada-wide genome library seeks to unify genome sequencing
Recent funding will support a Pan-Canadian Genome Library with a secure, centralized data management system.
November 7, 2023
Two studies link gut health to paediatric mortality caused by malnutrition
SickKids led research deepens scientific understanding of a relationship between malnutrition and gut health.
October 26, 2023
Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta awarded prestigious Sitara-e-Imtiaz for outstanding contributions to Pakistan
Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta at the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health (C-GCH) has been conferred the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) in recognition of his lifetime of exceptional contributions to the country of Pakistan. This is one of the highest honours and civil awards in Pakistan.
October 24, 2023
Liquid biopsy improves early cancer detection and diagnosis in patients with LFS
Research shows a blood sample analysis may detect cancer earlier in individuals with Li-Fraumeni syndrome.