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3D printed hearts help medical students

Research study gives insight into genetic causes of cancer

A new research study across Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is helping clinicians to understand the role of inherited genes play in the development of childhood cancer.

The PREDICT study is being run across the Kids Cancer Centre (KCC) at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick and the

Improving the hospital experience for patients with intellectual disabilities

For a child, coming to the hospital can be a daunting process but for children and young people who have an intellectual disability, it can be even more an even more challenging experience. Across SCHN, almost 14% of admissions are for children and young people with intellectual disabilities. 

Tumour donation a silver lining after losing a child to cancer

Donating a child’s brain tumour has been found to help more than science, with Australian-first research discovering a positive emotional and therapeutic impact on parents following the devastating loss of a child from brain cancer.

Caring for children with COVID-19

Caring for children takes a special kind of person, and here at Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), we have more than 8,000 staff working around the clock to keep our kids safe.

The impact of COVID-19 is being felt by all of us. Including our children.