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June 28, 2024
Gene therapy halts progression of rare genetic condition in young boy
The findings from SickKids’ first single-patient gene therapy trial show promise in halting the progression of SPG50.
June 27, 2024
Summer Pool Safety: Staying cool and staying safe!
With the summer heat, many people turn to swimming pools to stay cool. Follow these safety tips to keep your family safe this summer.
June 26, 2024
Depression in adolescents linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Study calls for precision care approaches to address premature cardiovascular disease risk in adolescents with depression.
June 20, 2024
Imaging technology captures how neurons communicate with new clarity
Insights from advanced imaging technology show how neurons communicate at the atomic level for the first time.
June 19, 2024
Paving the way for precision dosing for neonatal infants
Newly awarded Banting Postdoctoral Researcher Dr. Cindy Yeung is designing models to help predict dosage needs for infants less than four weeks old.
June 18, 2024
Eight projects awarded $2.4 million to advance Precision Child Health
The funding is part of the Precision Child Health Partnership Catalyst Program between two of Canada’s largest child health research hospitals, SickKids and CHU Sainte-Justine.
June 14, 2024
Knitting a new future, together: the next chapter of patient and family engagement at SickKids
Francine Buchanan, Senior Manager, Child, Family and Community Engagement at SickKids, shares her perspective on the power of shared decision making and what meaningful engagement means.
June 13, 2024
Genetically altering proteins could inform treatment development for children with epilepsy
By genetically altering specific proteins, scientists may be able to restore functions associated with variations in the PTEN gene and provide treatment options for neurodevelopmental conditions.
June 10, 2024
Exploring the developing brain with postdoctoral fellow Dr. Julie Sato
From using wearable neuroimaging technology to taking hikes with her sheepadoodle, Dr. Julie Sato is a postdoctoral fellow pursuing research breakthroughs and work-life balance.
May 24, 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Nursing Excellence Awards
SickKids celebrates the accomplishments of our 2024 Nursing Excellence award recipients who lead from where they care.
May 8, 2024
Improving cycling safety for children and youth
Drs. Daniel Rosenfield and Suzanne Beno co-author a position statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society on the importance of creating safe cycling environments.
May 7, 2024
Cellular changes may account for rapid infection by Salmonella in humans
SickKids researchers show how cells change in response to Salmonella, providing new insight into the function of cell membranes during bacterial infection.