Latest press releases

The latest Great Ormond Street Hospital press releases are collected here. For our general news and feature pieces, please access our news area.

Last chance to be part of largest database of face shapes in the world

3 Apr 2012, 10:40 a.m.

Visitors to London’s Science Museum have until 10 April to take part in Me in 3D, an exciting project to create the largest database of face shapes in the world.

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UK Newborn Screening Programme Centre Celebrates its Tenth Year

2 Apr 2012, 11:03 a.m.

Programme Identifies Babies with Rare Conditions Enabling Early Treatment

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A day in the life of Dr Jane Collins, CEO, Great Ormond Street Hospital

30 Mar 2012, 11:48 a.m.

From clinical meetings and ward rounds, to emails and fundraising events, Dr Jane Collins gives a rare insight into a regular day as Great Ormond Street Hospital's Chief Executive.

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Genetic variant inherited from the mother significantly increases birth weight

22 Mar 2012, 12:16 p.m.

Researchers at the UCL Institute of Child Health have found a single gene variant, which increases a baby’s birth weight, but only if inherited from the mother.

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New funding for palliative care pilot

22 Mar 2012, 10:54 a.m.

Great Ormond Street Hospital is to receive a share of £1.8million for end-of-life care services in London.

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