Biomedical Research Centre news

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First UK baby receives pioneering surgery in the womb for rare bowel condition

3 Aug 2026, 8 a.m.

A baby boy has become the first child in the UK to undergo pioneering surgery while still in the womb for gastroschisis, a rare condition where a baby’s intestines develop outside the body.

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Creating communities and lasting involvement

31 Jul 2026, 1 p.m.

At GOSH, patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) builds lasting relationships and communities that shape research over time.

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Building trust in data and research

28 Jul 2026, 12:50 p.m.

At GOSH, patients and young people are helping researchers understand not just what data can do, but how it should (and shouldn’t) be used, explained and protected.

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Celebrating 25 years of saving children’s lives with gene therapy

23 Jul 2026, 11:43 a.m.

Marking 25 years since delivering the first ground-breaking gene therapy here at GOSH, having now treated more than 135 children with rare and life-threatening conditions across the world.

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A catalyst to unlock the next generation of research leaders

22 Jul 2026, 4:46 p.m.

The NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Fellowships are transforming early-career researchers into independent leaders - driving innovation, attracting millions in funding and shaping the future of paediatric science.

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