Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
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$70M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
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$70M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
Big Research
We are currently supporting over $10 million of child health research projects.
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Preterm Health
$464.8K
2
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
2
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
1
Active project
Childhood Development & Sensory Studies
$228K
1
Active project
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
2
Active projects
Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition
$125K
1
Active project
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
5
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
2
Active projects
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
2
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
0
Active project
Gastrointestinal Conditions
$600K
1
Active project
Big Breakthroughs
Research projects with significant & life-changing breakthroughs in child health.
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1990–2025
A series of studies on risk factors for sudden unexpected deaths in infancy (SUDI), leading to advice that has prevented at least 200 deaths every year (and many more around the world)
A Maternal and Infant Conditions project
2023
Improving the remote care of children with hydrocephalus (a dangerous and abnormal buildup of fluid in the brain) via a tiny brain implant monitor
A Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders project
2003-2022
Discovering a potential treatment for a terrible neurodegenerative condition called Batten disease
A Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders project
2022
Identifying a safer test to prevent eye disease in premature babies
A Preterm Health project
2010-2021
Discovering some of the genes which cause epilepsy in children, allowing for more accurate diagnosis and better treatments for children, parents, and their families
A Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders project
Our research in action
32 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Nick Draper
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Prof Katie Groom
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr C. Barber, Professor B. TaylorUnderstanding wahakura and Pēpi-Pod usage to prevent SUDI deathsAwarded 129,919Maternal and Infant Conditions
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Dr R. SlykermanExamining mortality after brain injury: estimating the risk of suicideAwarded 129,897Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Dr M. MeiStronger fillings, happier kids: new bioactive material to treating cariesAwarded 129,713Oral and Dental Disease
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Dr K. LiSmart peptide therapy for management of dental caries in childrenAwarded 87,553Oral and Dental Disease
Our latest updates
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Cure Kids partners with Tuatahi First Fibre to support child health research across Aotearoa05 August 2026
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Cure Kids announces Liam Willis as new Chief Executive Officer11 June 2026
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Professor Alistair Gunn,13 May 2026
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Cure Kids calls for urgent collaborative action as new report reveals increase in child hospitalisation rates for preventable illnesses27 March 2026
