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Biomedical Research Centre news

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Steps forward in gene therapy for hearing loss linked to rare disease

29 Aug 2023, 3 p.m.

An international team led by researchers at GOSH, UCL and the NIHR GOSH BRC have developed in mice a gene therapy that significantly reduces the hearing loss associated with Norrie disease.

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Global genomic collaboration improves lives and treatment for children with epilepsy

17 Aug 2023, 8 a.m.

An international research collaboration, including GOSH and our research partner UCL Institute of Child Health, has shown that a technique known as rapid genome sequencing can provide a diagnosis for 43 per cent of children with unexplained epilepsy.

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Unlocking the mystery of long-lasting cancer treatment

6 Jul 2023, 8 a.m.

Researchers from across GOSH, UCL GOS ICH and the Wellcome Sanger Institute have published new insights that explain why some children have a longer remission than others after having cutting-edge CAR T-cell therapy for leukaemia.

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GOSH receives over £3.5m for research and innovation

28 Jun 2023, 11:31 a.m.

GOSH has been awarded over £3.5m by the NIHR for vital research and innovation equipment that will help to improve treatments for children

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Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day with our patients and families

21 Jun 2023, 11 a.m.

On 19 May we enjoyed welcoming patients, their families and GOSH staff, including GOSH nursery to the Lagoon to celebrate International Clinical Trials Day as well as the NIHR “Be Part of Research" campaign.