Breaking down genetic research: A Q&A with Lucy Jenkins, by Annabel
20 Sep 2016, 4 p.m.
Earlier this summer, Young People’s Forum (YPF) member, Annabel, interviewed Mrs Lucy Jenkins, Director of the Regional Genetics Laboratory based at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Lucy also works on the 100,000 Genomes Project, an initiative announc
Clinical outcomes are measurable changes in health, function or quality of life that result from our care. Constant review of our clinical outcomes establishes standards against which to continuously improve all aspects of our practice.
Incredible images showcase moments of discovery at GOSH
28 Feb 2025, 9:02 a.m.
A surprising floral image helping researchers study Hirschsprung disease, a rare bowel disease in children, has been crowned the winner of the annual National Institute for Health and Care Research Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Cent
Speech and language development from birth to 12 months
This page explains about speech and language development from birth to 12 months and what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
EU awards grant to develop new drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
26 Nov 2012, 12:39 p.m.
A team of scientists led by Professor Francesco Muntoni of the UCL Institute of Child Health has won an EU grant to develop and test a novel drug treatment for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
The Renal Unit provides a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment service for children with renal disorders. It is the largest renal unit in the UK. This page includes information on how to refer a patient to the Nephrology department at Great Ormond Stree
Researchers grow functioning blood vessels from scratch
9 Sep 2020, 4 p.m.
Human cells ‘sent back in time’ to behave as they did in the womb can be used to grow networks of blood vessels in the laboratory, according to research by an international team including the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (ICH). The fi
Dr Polly Livermore is GOSH’s first nurse to receive post-doctoral fellowship
6 Feb 2023, 4:08 p.m.
Children's nurse and Clinical Matron Dr Polly Livermore awarded GOSH's first NIHR Advanced Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowship scheme (ACAF).
At Great Ormond Street Hospital we have a team of wonderful canine volunteers who visit patients, visitors, and staff. Find out which furry friends you might meet during your visit.
Clinical outcomes are measurable changes in health, function or quality of life that result from our care. Constant review of our clinical outcomes establishes standards against which to continuously improve all aspects of our practice.
A moment of discovery: extraordinary images showcase research at GOSH
29 Feb 2024, 9 a.m.
A vibrant image helping researchers' study gastrointestinal diseases and their potential treatments has been crowned the winner of the 3rd annual National Institute for Health and Care Research Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR
Pippa has had a defect with her airways since she was born. Two years on, her health is improving under the care of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), but her mum, Laura, knows that they still have a long way to go.
Stunning images showcase life-changing research at GOSH
28 Feb 2023, 9 a.m.
A captivating 3D image that is helping researchers to uncover the secrets of childhood cancers is crowned the winner of our 2022/23 image competition ‘A moment of discovery’.
The alveolus is the part of the bone that holds our teeth. The alveolus is made of alveolar bone. Some people with a cleft lip and palate can also have a cleft defect of the alveolus, where there is a gap in the alveolar bone. They sometimes also have a h
