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‘Super elastic’ springs used in world-first surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital

8 Sep 2026, 8 a.m.

Surgeons at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) have carried out world-first surgery using innovative super elastic springs which can offer a safer and more effective treatment for a rare skull condition.

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From staff idea to global innovation: Taking the next step towards improving patient safety

7 Sep 2026, 2:59 p.m.

A simple idea developed by a GOSH clinician has secured a commercial partner.

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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.

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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.

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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Penguin chick named after GOSH ward to celebrate London Zoo partnership

5 Aug 2026, 10 a.m.

A Humboldt penguin chick that hatched on 30 April at ZSL London Zoo this year has been named Mildred, celebrating the start of a special partnership between the Zoo and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children GOSH.

First UK baby receives pioneering surgery in the womb for rare bowel condition

3 Aug 2026, 8 a.m.

A baby boy has become the first child in the UK to undergo pioneering surgery while still in the womb for gastroschisis.

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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.

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Building trust in data and research

28 Jul 2026, 12:50 p.m.

At GOSH, patients and young people are helping researchers understand not just what data can do, but how it should (and shouldn’t) be used, explained and protected.

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Celebrating 25 years of saving children’s lives with gene therapy

23 Jul 2026, 11:43 a.m.

Marking 25 years since delivering the first ground-breaking gene therapy here at GOSH, having now treated more than 135 children with rare and life-threatening conditions across the world.

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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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GOSH welcomes new Chief People Officer

10 Jul 2026, 3 p.m.

Lizzie Smith will join the children’s hospital from NHSE London region

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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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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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Junior researchers are crucial to the future of paediatric research

4 Aug 2026, 4:46 p.m.

Junior researchers are central to the success and sustainability of paediatric research at GOSH and the University College London Institute of Child Health.

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A catalyst to unlock the next generation of research leaders

22 Jul 2026, 4:46 p.m.

The NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Fellowships are transforming early-career researchers into independent leaders - driving innovation, attracting millions in funding and shaping the future of paediatric science.

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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.

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UK-wide excellence in paediatrics

15 Jun 2026, 2:42 p.m.

Through the Paediatric Excellence Initiative, the NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre is building a connected, collaborative UK-wide system to accelerate paediatric research.