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NIHR GOSH BRC Catalyst Fellowships 2026

Closed: The Catalyst Fellowship 2026 is open for applications. The Fellowship aims to build the capacity of child health researchers to enable them to take the next step in their career and become the future leaders in child health research.

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Obesity leads to vitamin D deficiency

5 Feb 2013, 10:11 a.m.

Obesity can lead to a lack of vitamin D circulating in the body, according to a study led by the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH).

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New method strips lungs of old cells in three hours

10 Jun 2013, 10:37 a.m.

A faster and more effective method of preparing organs for transplant has been successfully tested on rat and sheep lungs.

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First children receive a genetic diagnosis at GOSH as part of the 100,000 Genomes Project

11 Jan 2016, 5:46 p.m.

The first children to receive a genetic diagnosis through the 100,000 Genomes Project have been given their results at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), part of the North Thames Genomic Medical Centre (NTGMC.)

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Genetic testing helps diagnose developmental disorders before birth

1 Feb 2019, 11:05 a.m.

Genetic sequencing improved the diagnosis of abnormalities detected in ultrasound scans of developing babies, in new research from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Birmingham Women’s Hospital.

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Professor Thomas Voit at the GOSH Biomedical Research Centre showcase

Research successes highlighted at BRC showcase event

16 Apr 2019, 4:27 p.m.

Over 150 people came along to the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) GOSH Biomedical Research Centre showcase last month to hear about our latest research highlights - from cutting edge CAR-T therapies for leukaemia, to Oculome genomic sequenci

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MRI scans more precisely define and detect some abnormalities in unborn babies

17 Mar 2021, 10:57 a.m.

MRI scanning can more precisely define and detect head, neck, thoracic, abdominal and spinal malformations in unborn babies, finds a large multidisciplinary study led by Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCL.

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Raising awareness on Rare Disease Day

8 Mar 2024, 12:04 p.m.

To celebrate Rare Disease Day we invited patients and their families to try out 13 different hands-on and interactive fun and educational science and research activities for children and adults.

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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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Statement regarding recent media coverage

17 Mar 2020, 7:44 a.m.

A story running across BBC channels today featuring four GOSH families has accused the hospital of not being transparent, covering up when things have gone wrong and failing to learn from mistakes. These allegations are very serious and we strongly refut

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Clinics and wards used by the Department of Ophthalmology

Children who attend the Department of Ophthalmology will often have a number of appointments scheduled with designated appointment times.

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NIHR GOSH BRC Career Development Academy Knowledge Transfer Scheme 2024

CLOSED: This call aims to support early career researchers to undertake a research placement at external institutes to learn key technologies or techniques.

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Food suggestions following cleft surgery

After cleft surgery, it is advisable to have a sloppy or soft diet for the first two weeks. Your child will find this more comfortable and it will reduce the risk of damage to the repair. Your child should be able to build up to their normal diet by the t

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Speech and Language Therapy (S&LT) at GOSH

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Duplex kidney

This page explains about the causes, symptoms and treatment of duplex kidney, from Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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Professor Jugnoo Rahi

Paediatric Ophthalmologist and Epidemiologist Professor Jugnoo Rahi appointed NIHR Senior Investigator

26 Feb 2018, 4:04 p.m.

Professor Jugnoo Rahi has been appointed as National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator in the eleventh annual competition.

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Cleft palate

A cleft is a hole or gap affecting the tissues in the palate (roof of the mouth). This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the symptoms, causes and treatment of cleft palate and where to get help.

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50,000th life-saving referral for super-specialist children's ambulance service

16 Jan 2026, noon

A transport service that provides life-saving care for some of the most critically ill children in the UK has reached a landmark 50,000 referrals.

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£3M study led by patient voices targets pain in inflammatory arthritis

21 Apr 2026, 5:07 p.m.

A new £3 million research programme involving Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London researchers aims to tackle one of the largest unmet clinical needs in inflammatory arthritis – pain reduction.

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Genomics research at GOSH

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