Biomedical Research Centre news

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Four research projects receive funding to improve understanding and treatment of childhood cancer

4 Sep 2026, 11:40 a.m.

Researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (UCL GOS ICH) have received funding from The Little Princess Trust for four childhood cancer research projects.

PAS (periodic acid–Schiff) stained glomeruli showing reduced scarring (deep pink) following ultrasound guided renal artery injection of Angpt1 nanocomplexes.

New study brings hope for children with rare life-threatening kidney disease

27 Aug 2026, 9:19 a.m.

New research funded by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity), LifeArc and Kidney Research UK has taken an important step towards developing a new treatment for serious genetic kidney diseases affecting children.

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Building the next generation of paediatric research leaders

17 Aug 2026, 3:32 p.m.

From early career clinicians to emerging scientists, the NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)’s Academic Training Weekend is shaping the future of paediatric research - bringing together talent, expertise and ambition from across the UK.

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Bagri family philanthropy enables UCL study into rare childhood neurological condition treated at GOSH

11 Aug 2026, 3:14 p.m.

A generous donation from the Bagri family will underpin a landmark study into gene-editing treatments for Dihydropteridine reductase deficiency (DHPR deficiency), an ultra-rare childhood neurological condition, treated at GOSH

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Creating communities and lasting involvement

6 Aug 2026, 1 p.m.

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