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First of its kind study for children with arthritis reveals possible new disease targets
First of its kind study for children with arthritis reveals possible new disease targets

First of its kind study for children with arthritis reveals possible new disease targets

Researchers have been able to see what happens in the inflamed joints of children with arthritis, giving insight into why treatments affect children differently.

04 Jul 2025

Genes may help to predict which children will respond well to arthritis treatment
Genes may help to predict which children will respond well to arthritis treatment

Genes may help to predict which children will respond well to arthritis treatment

A set of genes that could be used to help doctors predict which children will respond well to treatment for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have been identified by researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH), who are part of the CLUSTER Consortium.

16 Jun 2025

UCL staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
UCL staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

UCL staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Congratulations to members of UCL’s community who have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to economics, child health, the history of medicine, addiction care, science outreach on space, and patient safety.

13 Jun 2025

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