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Landmark decision to screen for spinal muscular atrophy at birth

16 Jul 2026, 3:05 p.m.

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is delighted at the announcement that newborn babies in England will be offered screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) through the newborn blood spot, or "heel prick", test programme.

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From complex science to clear communication

2 Jul 2026, 11:03 a.m.

Across multiple projects at GOSH, patients, families and young people are playing a vital role in transforming how research is communicated

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Shaping better research from the start

22 Jun 2026, 4:12 p.m.

At GOSH, patient and public involvement is helping researchers to ask the right question, right from the start.

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Research internships: building a more inclusive pipeline into clinical academia

22 Jun 2026, 1:19 p.m.

Through our Research Hospital Internship programme, the NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is enabling healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds to take their first steps into research.

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Working together to transform research

15 Jun 2026, 3:06 p.m.

Our Highlight Report shines a spotlight on some of our brightest and best work in 2025-26. Our Impact report brings together a series of case studies and reflections that showcase the breadth and depth of PPIE across our organisation.