Biomedical Research Centre news

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Thousands join world-first trial to save lives of critically ill children

12 Oct 2026, 10:11 a.m.

Some of the sickest children in the UK have started to join an innovative clinical trial designed to improve the survival and recovery of children requiring intensive care treatment, led by GOSH.

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GOSH surgeon receives prestigious international award

28 Sep 2026, 10:01 a.m.

Professor Paolo De Coppi, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), has been recognised as an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), one of the most prestigious honours in global surgery.

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Researchers funded to cure inflammatory disease

23 Sep 2026, 10:01 a.m.

Researchers from University College London (UCL) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) will join researchers across the UK and international partners in a bid to transform how chronic inflammatory disease is treated.

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Innovative imaging project aims to save children’s sight

21 Sep 2026, 11:32 a.m.

Researchers from GOSH and UCL are leading a project that could transform how children at risk of sight loss are monitored, by adapting advanced eye imaging technology for use closer to home

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Five GOSH clinicians recognised with professorial appointments at UCL

17 Sep 2026, 4:13 p.m.

Five clinician researchers from GOSH have been promoted to professor by University College London (UCL), recognising their outstanding contributions to research, innovation and child health.