Biomedical Research Centre news

Prof Paul Gissen

New Director Designate announced for NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre

5 Nov 2025, 3:44 p.m.

Professor Paul Gissen has been announced as the Director Designate of the NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre.

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Study linking data from 85% of children in England compares rare cardiac risks post-COVID vs vaccination

5 Nov 2025, 9:30 a.m.

A major study which analysed anonymised health records from 85% of children in England has shown that rare heart and inflammatory issues were more likely - and lasted longer - after COVID-19 infection than after vaccination.

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Celebrating research that transforms lives

27 Oct 2025, 3:23 p.m.

The 2025 NIHR GOSH BRC Showcase recently celebrated some incredible progress made in paediatric research.

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GOSH contributes to landmark UAE-UK paper on AI in healthcare

17 Oct 2025, 9:27 a.m.

We're proud to have contributed to a new paper published by the UAE-UK Business Council, exploring future opportunities for collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

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Landmark gene therapy study shows safety for children

16 Oct 2025, 9:54 a.m.

Results from the largest cohort of children who received a gene therapy for a rare immunodeficiency condition have shown the long-term safety and efficacy of the curative treatment.

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