Biomedical Research Centre news

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Groundbreaking study highlights potential retinal marker that could identify sensory traits linked to autism

13 Nov 2025, 3 p.m.

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London published in Scientific Reports has found a significant link between altered retinal function and motion perception deficits in autism spectrum d…

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Mystery of treatment resistant childhood leukaemia uncovered

12 Nov 2025, 11:46 a.m.

Discovery of a new cancer cell type could enable testing to predict treatment-resistant blood cancer in children with a certain type of leukaemia.

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New Director Designate announced for NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre

5 Nov 2025, 3:44 p.m.

Professor Paul Gissen has been announced as the Director Designate of the NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre.

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SARS-CoV-2 Virus Illustrated

Study linking data from 85% of children in England compares rare cardiac risks post-COVID vs vaccination

5 Nov 2025, 9:30 a.m.

A major study which analysed anonymised health records from over 14 million children in England has shown that rare heart and inflammatory issues were more likely - and lasted longer - after COVID-19 infection than after vaccination.

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Celebrating research that transforms lives

27 Oct 2025, 3:23 p.m.

The 2025 NIHR GOSH BRC Showcase recently celebrated some incredible progress made in paediatric research.

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