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July 24, 2019
An international team of scientists led by SickKids used a modified version of the CRISPR gene-editing tool in a way that may eventually open up entirely new treatment avenues for patients with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy type 1A (MDC1A) and other inherited diseases.
July 22, 2019
One year later: A trauma director’s reflections on the Danforth shooting
Dr. Suzanne Beno, Emergency Medicine Physician and Co-Medical Director of the Trauma Program at SickKids, shares her perspective on the need to remove access to firearms in society.
July 19, 2019
In the first study of its kind, researchers at SickKids investigated whether having one childhood fracture leads to another. They discovered that children who fracture once are more likely than their peers to fracture again.
July 15, 2019
In the largest report on a rare yet lethal childhood brain tumour, commonly known as ETMRs (embryonal tumours with multilayered rosettes), researchers at SickKids and an international team of scientists have released groundbreaking findings that offer a clue to the cause of the disease’s rapid progression and critical therapeutic insights.
July 11, 2019
Study identifies new potential target in glioblastoma
Research led by Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital and SickKids suggests the protein ID1 is critical to tumour initiation and growth and also impacts the disease’s response to chemotherapy.
July 9, 2019
Vibin’ and thrivin’ at Promchella: SickKids’ annual prom-inspired after-hours event
There was no need to fly out all the way to California to experience live music, palm trees and a summer breeze, when wanderlust was easily fulfilled at SickKids’ “Promchella”, the 2019 music festival-themed edition of the SickKids Prom, otherwise known as the 11th annual After Hours Exclusive Teen Event.
July 4, 2019
Oh, buoy. We’ve got a new Therapeutic Clown on deck!
Our therapeutic clowns have a new family member who sailed all the way from an island between Antarctica and the Bermuda Triangle. Learn more about our new friend Pip!
July 3, 2019
The First Lady of Ukraine visits SickKids
Mrs. Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, visited SickKids to learn about the Ukraine Paediatric Fellowship Program.
July 3, 2019
Drs. Ray Buncic and Chaim Roifman appointed to Order of Canada
Dr. Ray Buncic, Staff Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, and Dr. Chaim Roifman, Staff Physician, Immunology and Allergy at SickKids were recently appointed as Members of the Order of Canada.
June 27, 2019
Premier Doug Ford visits SickKids
Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited SickKids with Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Laurie Scott, the Minister of Infrastructure and Robin Martin, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health.
June 24, 2019
Sharing our knowledge and expertise worldwide: Meet Dr. Asma Salloo, Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr. Asma Salloo is a Clinical Fellow in Critical Care Medicine and one of five South African fellows currently training at SickKids supported through the SickKids International/NMCH Initiative. She shared her story with us and what the opportunity to learn at SickKids has meant to her.
June 19, 2019
New resource aims to help bridge the gap between clinicians and teen parents
Go behind the scenes with the clinical team and young mothers responsible for creating the “Complete Care of Young Parents and their Children” infographic, a joint effort between SickKids, Young Parents No Fixed Address (YPNFA), Toronto Public Health, and the University of Toronto.