Professors Bobby Gasper and Adrian Thrasher, both members of the BRC senior management team, have been awarded the UCL Business Award, in recognition of their work on the spin-out company Orchard Therapeutics.
Rue, 17, has Neuromyelitis Optica, a rare autoimmune condition affecting 1 in 5 million people. It can be characterised by relapses (attacks) of the optic nerve and spinal cord, which can cause vision problems and sight loss. Rue is taking part in a clini
Physiotherapy for international and private patients
Physiotherapy aims to help treat children and young people with physical difficulties as well as providing support for families and carers. There are two dedicated physiotherapists who work across the International and Private Patients (IPP) wards (Butter
Neurosurgery Fellowship and Observership Programmes
The Department of Neurosurgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital prides itself on excellence in education of young paediatric neurosurgeons through its exceptionally successful Fellowship and Observership Programmes.
Dr Antony Michalski is a paediatric oncologist with a special interest in tumours of the central nervous system. He has been a consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) since 1993. He leads a multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering t…
The Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre (DNC) at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is a leading clinical and research centre specialising in neuromuscular disorders affecting children. The DNC provides clinical assessment, diagnostic services and advice on tr
Potential new approach to regenerating skeletal muscle tissue
1 Jun 2012, 5:56 p.m.
An innovative strategy for regenerating skeletal muscle tissue using cells derived from the amniotic fluid is outlined in new research published by researchers at the UCL Institute of Child Health.
An epidural is a continuous infusion of pain relief medicines given into the epidural space. This is an area close to the spinal cord and to the nerves supplying the area of surgery. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about the us
The team provides general paediatric medical input to patients across the hospital to support and improve holistic care for children and young people at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Professor Darren Hargrave joined Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in 2011 having previously worked at The Royal Marsden Hospital in London. He was appointed in 2017 as the GOSH Children’s Charity Clinical Professor in Paediatric Neuro-oncology.
The service lead is Professor David Skuse and the multi-disciplinary team includes clinical psychologists, psychiatry registrars, a specialist speech and language therapist, assistant psychologist and students from a variety of professional areas. You wil
Polio is an infectious disease caused by any one of the three types of polio virus. In the UK, immunisation is automatically offered to everyone as a baby.
