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Biomedical Research Centre news

First-of-its-kind study will assess psychological impact of sudden cardiac death on children

3 Mar 2025, 9:36 a.m.

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and University College London (UCL) will lead a pioneering study with the hope of revealing more about how best to help children who have experienced an unexpected and often traumatic loss in the family.

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Genomics will revolutionise treatment for childhood rare diseases

27 Feb 2025, 10 a.m.

A global study has proven the power of a simple genomics blood test to improve treatment and care for childhood epilepsy.

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The important role of data science in accelerating advancements in care for rare diseases

20 Feb 2025, 4 p.m.

For many of young patients, especially those with rare or complex conditions, getting the right diagnosis and treatment can be a challenging journey. That’s where data science can make a real difference.

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Predicting how childhood kidney cancers develop

18 Feb 2025, 2:14 p.m.

New research has analysed how the childhood kidney cancer, Wilms tumour, evolves in children who are more at risk from developing the cancer.

Join us in the countdown to Rare Disease Day 2025

1 Feb 2025, 9 a.m.

Rare Disease Day takes place annually on the last day of February and is a global opportunity to increase awareness and advocate for those living with rare conditions.