Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
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$65M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
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$65M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
Big Research
We are currently supporting over $19 million of child health research projects.
Learn morePreterm Health
Childhood Cancers
Maternal and Infant Conditions
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Childhood Development and Learning Difficulties
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Obesity, Growth Disorders & Nutrition
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Oral and Dental Disease
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
Respiratory Conditions
Infectious Disease
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Big Breakthroughs
Research projects with significant & life-changing breakthroughs in child health.
Treatment for a rare disorder – Batten Disease
We contributed to a series of studies that led to the discovery of a gene therapy for Batten Disease, which is now in human clinical trials in the USA.
Discovery of some of the genes which causes epilepsy
We funded research to identify some of the genes that cause epilepsy, enabling more targeted treatments and care.
Digital tools to help children and adolescents better manage their mental health
We funded research to investigate the causes of mental health conditions in young people, and to develop an online tool to combat depression and anxiety.
Demonstration that babies born at 23–24 weeks can survive
Cure Kids funded a study that provided evidence that babies born prematurely at 23-24 weeks can survive and thrive.
Proof that sleeping position can reduce stillbirths by 50%
A study investigating the causes of stillbirth led to new advice for pregnant mothers on the safest sleeping position, reducing the risk of stillbirth by 50%.
Prevention of 200 sudden unexpected deaths in infancy every year
We funded a series of studies on risk factors for SUDI, leading to advice that has prevented at least 200 deaths every year, and many more around the world.
Generation of full-thickness human skin in a lab
In 2012, Professor Rod Dunbar engineered full-thickness human skin in the laboratory using the patient’s own skin cells to enable skin repair after burns.
Invention of a patented car-seat insert
A study on the cause of unexpected deaths of babies in car seats led to the invention of an insert that helps maintain breathing and improve safety.
Diagnostic test to enable treatment for cystic fibrosis at birth
Sir Bob Elliott identified a blood test (newborn heel-prick) to diagnose cystic fibrosis at birth, enabling earlier treatment and increasing life expectancy.
Innovative treatment for infants with brain injury
Cure Kids funding led to the development of a cap to cool babies’ heads to limit or reverse brain injury in at-risk babies.
Our research in action
62 active projects, 85 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor John Everatt
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Rich Masters
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Mr Nicholas Bowden
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Nick Draper
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Anneka Anderson
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Ngā piki me ngā heke: Evidence-based rangatahi mental health preventionAwarded 600,000Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Accelerating vaccine development of TeeVaxAwarded 588,553Rheumatic Heart Disease
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Understanding reduced fetal movements in late pregnancy to reduce the risk of stillbirthAwarded $124,771Maternal and Infant Conditions
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Trialing a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophyAwarded $119,932Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders