Biomedical Research Centre news

Blue stem cells with purple dots growing with tree like branches.

How 3D ‘bio-printing’ can shape mini-organs

9 Jun 2023, 4 p.m.

Scientists have shown for the first time how 3D printing can be achieved inside ‘mini-organs’ growing in hydrogels - controlling their shape, activity, and even forcing tissue to grow into ‘moulds’.

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GOSH staff recognised in prestigious research prize

18 May 2023, noon

Four members of staff from GOSH and UCL GOS ICH have today been recognised by the Academy of Medical Sciences for their exceptional contributions to the advancement of biomedical and health science

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A return of the NIHR GOSH BRC academic training weekend

25 Apr 2023, 9 a.m.

The weekend is part of a programme of training opportunities that the NIHR GOSH BRC offers to the wider paediatric research community and aimed to support attendees as they transition to independent researchers.

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Sampler in a lab in the Zayed Centre for Research

Adeno-associated viruses implicated in disease in world-first

30 Mar 2023, 4 p.m.

A research team spanning GOSH and UCL has, for the first time, connected adeno-associated viruses with development of hepatitis in some children

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Marking Rare Disease Day 2023

7 Mar 2023, 11 a.m.

Rare Disease Day is a global event that aims to raise awareness and generate change for those living with rare diseases. At GOSH, many of our patients and families are part of the rare disease community and so this year we were delighted to mark the…

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