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We’re looking for children aged 6 to 11 years with asthma to help us test a new inhaler that could improve asthma control and reduce attacks. Asthma is a condition that can cause breathing difficulties. Children with asthma may...

We’ve created a new test to measure the stress chemicals in your body.  Some children, including a number on steroid medications, are unable to produce a safe amount of the stress hormone, cortisol. This is called adrenal insufficiency (AI)...

We’ve turned Red4Research today to celebrate everyone who makes research possible here at Sheffield Children’s and to highlight the impact research has on creating healthier futures for children and young people. Evidence shows that being excellent at research and...

Celebrating a remarkable milestone in medical research leadership We are proud to celebrate an extraordinary milestone in the career of Professor Meena Balasubramanian, Clinical Director of Research at Sheffield Children’s, who delivered her inaugural lecture as Professor of Medical...

It’s time to announce the winners of the most recent Theo Awards! Developed in partnership with Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, the Theo Awards recognise and reward members of staff who embody the Sheffield Children’s values of compassion, accountability, respect...

To celebrate International Clinical Trials Day today (20 May) we spoke to 13-year-old Evan from Cleethorpes and his mum Lisa about how the opportunity to take part in a clinical research trial has transformed his life. When Grimsby Town...

The South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Health Research (SCYPHeR) initiative has marked a successful year of collaboration, bringing together medical professionals, researchers, and child health specialists from Sheffield Children’s, the University of Sheffield, and Sheffield Hallam University. Launched...

 New clinical trial centres will be set up in Yorkshire to accelerate research into the next generation of treatments Funded through £100 million of public- private investment from pharmaceutical companies, boosting economic growth New centres will shift research into...

The Public Health Nursing Award is for the promotion and protection of the public’s health and recognising the leadership of specialist public health practitioners. Colleagues from across the Yorkshire and Humber 0-19 Research Network attended the event to celebrate...

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is receiving an incredible £5m funding boost towards research thanks to The Children’s Hospital Charity. The Charity has quadrupled its investment into research at Sheffield Children’s, committing to supporting with £1m per year, over...

In 2021, when he was just eleven months old, Edward became one of the first patients in the UK to receive the potentially life-saving gene therapy, Zolgensma, at Sheffield Children’s. Now nearly three, Edward is “doing amazingly well”, said...

Today is International Clinical Trials Day! A day to celebrate all things research at Sheffield Children’s. Keep your eyes peeled as we share a variety of research inspired stories and studies throughout the day. First up, we’d like you...