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March 25, 2025
Four new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to SickKids scientists
Four SickKids Research Institute scientists were awarded Canada Research Chairs appointments through the University of Toronto.
March 18, 2025
Public-private partnership between SickKids and RioCan reduces technology barriers when accessing virtual urgent care.
March 14, 2025
Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta honoured with International Pediatric Association Lifetime Achievement Award
The award recognizes his paediatric health leadership and contributions to advancing maternal, newborn and child health policies and interventions.
March 13, 2025
Newly uncovered mechanism could drive next-gen cystic fibrosis treatments
Protein clustering mechanism on the cell membrane presents a new therapeutic target for cystic fibrosis.
March 5, 2025
Genome Canada awards SickKids $11.7 million to advance Precision Child Health
The projects will support a national genomic dataset of 100,000 genomes that reflects Canada’s diverse population.
March 4, 2025
SickKids staff awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
Five SickKids staff were recognized for their contributions to Canadian health in the realms of nutrition, childhood cancer, kidney disease and lung development.
March 3, 2025
SickKids continues its journey to redefine child and youth health with launch of new five-year strategy.
February 27, 2025
International collaboration drives progress for Precision Child Health
Ahead of Rare Disease Day, a new report calls for stronger international collaboration to accelerate discovery and improve diagnoses for rare conditions.
February 26, 2025
A step towards hair equity: Breaking barriers in paediatric care
An innovative initiative led by staff is reshaping the patient experience and improving patient dignity for Black and biracial children and youth receiving mental health care at SickKids.
February 26, 2025
SickKids’ VAD program is giving hope to patients with heart failure
The only paediatric Ventricular Assist Device program in Ontario empowers patients with heart failure and their families, in and out of the hospital.
February 11, 2025
Meet seven women supporting SickKids clinical research excellence
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, learn how SickKids staff are supporting clinical research to improve child health.
February 10, 2025
SickKids research awarded over $14 million through CIHR Fall 2024 Project Grant funding
Fifteen grants were awarded for projects ranging from studying cancer phenotypes to outcomes for neonatal infants who undergo major surgery.