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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 22, 2023
In celebration of Pride Month, Respiratory Therapists Nicole and Taylor Johnston reflect on their relationship which started at SickKids, including their experience being married by a SickKids colleague.
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.
June 19, 2023
Children's hospitals across Canada will soon receive Capsule Shredders – a device developed by a multidisciplinary team at SickKids that makes it easier for families of children with sickle cell disease to administer medication safely.
June 9, 2023
SickKids receives World Allergy Organization Center of Excellence Designation
The SickKids Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Program (FAAP) receives World Allergy Organization (WAO) designation as a WAO Center of Excellence (WCOE).
June 1, 2023
Boomerang Health marks 10-year anniversary!
Boomerang Health, powered by SickKids, provides a variety of health services to children and youth.
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.
May 26, 2023
New capacity building project will focus on helping to improve the nutrition of children, adolescent girls and women, who are disproportionally affected by malnutrition
May 24, 2023
Research team receives over $5 million for Canadian paediatric imaging platform
The Canadian Pediatric Imaging Platform (C-PIP) will harness infrastructure and expertise at three Canadian hospitals to help improve understanding of children’s brain health.
May 19, 2023
U-Link Canada makes it easier to find early phase clinical trials for children with cancer
SickKids-led database provides clinicians and families with the latest information on open clinical trials for children with cancer across Canada.
May 16, 2023
Study first to examine how early memory changes as we age at a cellular level
SickKids researchers discover that a matrix called the perineuronal net may be responsible for why human memories become more specific throughout childhood.