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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.

GOSH Chief Executive to leave next year

13 Nov 2025, 11:30 a.m.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children has announced that its Chief Executive, Matthew Shaw, will be leaving in the new year to take up the role of Group Chief Executive of St George’s Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group.

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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GOSH Learning Academy and Middlesex University Celebrate NHSE Accreditation of MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics and Child Health)

14 Nov 2025, 9:43 a.m.

We are proud to announce that our MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics and Child Health) programme at GOSH has achieved formal accreditation from NHS England’s Centre.

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Life-saving connection: Best friends met after matching organ transplants

21 Nov 2025, 8:36 a.m.

Two young teens found something they never expected - lasting friendship- whilst recovering from their life-saving organ transplants at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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GOSH manufactures new gene therapy for rare condition

24 Nov 2025, 10:40 a.m.

A specialist laboratory team based at Great Ormond Street Hospital have manufactured a new gene therapy to treat a baby with the rare genetic condition, Hunter Syndrome.

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NHS genetic testing gives ‘power’ to families with rare conditions

2 Dec 2025, 9 a.m.

A new study has shown that whole genome sequencing, now offered as part of NHS care, allows children with rare conditions to access the right care faster.

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GOSH Neonatal teams excelling in family-centred care

1 Dec 2025, 1:37 p.m.

GOSH NICU has been awarded Bliss Baby Charter Silver Accreditation - a prestigious recognition of excellence in family-centred care.

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‘Ready-made’ T-cell gene therapy tackles ‘incurable’ T-Cell leukaemia

8 Dec 2025, 9:33 p.m.

A groundbreaking new treatment using gene-edited immune cells, developed at GOSH and UCL has shown promising results in helping children and adults fight a rare and aggressive cancer

Great Ormond Street Hospital joins the Circular Economy Healthcare Alliance (CEHA)

9 Dec 2025, 4:56 p.m.

By joining CEHA, Great Ormond Street Hospital reaffirms its commitment to ‘do no harm’—not only to our patients, but to the environment and future generations.

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New consortium aims to help improve care for arthritis patients

19 Dec 2025, 10:23 a.m.

A new UK-led research group, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London, aims to improve the lives of children, young people and adults with arthritis by defining for the first time what being in ‘remission’ from arthritis truly

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NIHR launches £13.7m investment into brain tumour research

19 Dec 2025, 11:47 a.m.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced a £13.7 million investment that will support ground-breaking research to develop novel brain tumour treatments in the UK.

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Fifth annual 'Moment of Discovery' image competition open 5-18 January

1 Jan 2026, 9 a.m.

The annual Research and Innovation Image Competition, A Moment of Discovery, is back for the fifth year and open for entries between 5-18 January 2026.

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Arsenal stars bring festive cheer to patients, families and staff

24 Dec 2025, 10:35 a.m.

GOSH was buzzing with excitement this month as players from Arsenal’s men’s and women’s first‑team squads paid a special visit to children, families, and staff.

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GOSH Consultant, Dr Emma Clement, joins the North Thames Genomic Medicine Service

12 Jan 2026, 10:56 a.m.

Dr Emma Clement has joined the NT GMS as Deputy Medical Director.

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Orthopaedic Review

25 Jan 2026, 8 a.m.

Great Ormond Street Hospital Orthopaedic Review update for patients and families.

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Lab-grown mini-stomachs could boost understanding of rare diseases

26 Jan 2026, 1:03 p.m.

Researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and University College London (UCL) have developed the first-ever lab-grown mini-stomach that contains the key components of the full-sized human organ.

Orthopaedic Review: End of patient recall report published

29 Jan 2026, 1:16 p.m.

Today we have published the summary of our findings.

Study sheds light on sight-threatening arthritis in children

4 Feb 2026, 4:59 p.m.

A team from UCL GOSH and Moorfields Eye Hospital, have discovered B-cells alongside T-cells, play a major role in the development of arthritis‑associated eye disease, JIA‑uveitis.

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GOSH joins partnership to boost early diagnosis and deliver better treatments

12 Feb 2026, 11:42 a.m.

GOSH is partnering with LifeArc to set up KidsRare - a new initiative to help deliver more tests and treatments for children living with a rare disease.