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Preliminary findings shared from COVID-19 child mental health research study

December 7, 2020

70 per cent of children and youth surveyed reported worse mental health during the initial spring lockdowns.

SickKids thanks federal government for investment in the future of Canada’s research

May 15, 2020

Support from federal government ensures SickKids and other research institutes continue to drive scientific breakthroughs for Canadians.

Intestinal intelligence: understanding how tiny gut projections arise could inform new treatments

March 9, 2020

SickKids researchers have made important discoveries about how the villi form during embryonic development in mice.

SickKids ranks No. 1 in researcher and hospital intensity among Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals

December 11, 2020

SickKids is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals for the tenth consecutive year. This year, SickKids holds the number one spot for both researcher intensity and hospital intensity.

SickKids launching simulation study to assess impact of school-reopening health and safety measures

August 13, 2020

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.

SickKids and ICES study finds increase of intentional overdoses among Ontario youth

January 22, 2020

A new study has found a striking U-shaped trend in the number of emergency department (ED) visits for intentional overdose among youth. Further investigation is needed to understand the reasons for the sharp increase in recent years and help inform …

SickKids researchers create a first-time, high-resolution image of key enzyme from the brain

March 13, 2020

SickKids researchers have created a 3D model to allow scientists to better understand the V-ATPase enzyme's structure and how it functions.

SickKids clinician-scientist awarded Canada Research Chair, appointed Vice-Dean at U of T’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine

December 21, 2020

Dr. Lisa Robinson has been awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in vascular inflammation and kidney injury through the University of Toronto and was also appointed Vice-Dean, Strategy & Operations, at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, U of T.

Researchers and teachers provide initial observations from school simulation study

September 14, 2020

SickKids researchers and teachers involved in a COVID-19 safe schools simulation study have compiled preliminary observations and key learnings from their experience.

COVID-19 research projects led by SickKids scientists receive funding from federal government

April 23, 2020

Two COVID-19 research projects led by SickKids scientists will give greater insight into how COVID-19 works, potentially shedding light on future treatment strategies.