Biomedical Research Centre news

Child with Norrie Disease playing in a parachute with two adults

Patients, families, clinicians and researchers learn together on rare blinding condition

18 Jan 2024, 1:52 p.m.

Last December, the Norrie Disease conference took place at University College London, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, organised by the Norrie Disease Foundation and Professor Jane Sowden’s research group.

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Ground-breaking study that utilises mRNA technology shows hope for rare disease treatment

18 Jan 2024, 11 a.m.

Explore ground-breaking research at the intersection of Covid-19 vaccine technology and rare disease therapy.

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Reducing oxygen levels for children in intensive care will save lives

1 Dec 2023, 11:30 p.m.

A new landmark study led from GOSH has found that reducing oxygen levels for critically ill children on mechanical ventilators in intensive care could save lives

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GOSH to provide support for AI and Machine Learning as part of new paediatric HealthTech Research Centre

23 Nov 2023, 10 a.m.

GOSH will support the new Child and Young People’s HealthTech Research Centre (HRC), led by Sheffield Children’s Hospital, as leads for AI and Machine Learning.

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Clinical trial results give new hope for children with rare brain tumours

18 Nov 2023, 8 a.m.

Researchers who are searching for better treatments for an incredibly rare type of brain tumour have published successful results from the latest rounds of clinical trials.

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