Steps forward in gene therapy for hearing loss linked to rare disease
29 Aug 2023, 3 p.m.
An international team led by researchers at GOSH, UCL and the NIHR GOSH BRC have developed in mice a gene therapy that significantly reduces the hearing loss associated with Norrie disease.
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).
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.
Nobody likes to wait. We understand the frustration that waiting can cause. Transformation seeks to identify the causes of delays. We aim to fix the system, not the symptom. This can involve a fundamental redesign and a change in culture. We’re always lo
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
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.
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).
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
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
