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News & Stories
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February 4, 2025
Research discovery halts childhood brain tumour before it forms
A SickKids research team has identified a critical event driving tumour growth in a type of medulloblastoma – and a way to block it.
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January 28, 2025
Dr. Lewis Kay honoured with Alexander Hollaender Award in Biophysics
The SickKids scientist was honoured for his groundbreaking work in biochemistry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
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January 24, 2025
Targeting potassium channel shows promise for treating brain tumours
Researchers find blocking the KCNB2 gene can slow tumour growth, paving the way for next-gen treatments for childhood brain cancer.
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