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 Mark Oliver
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Nick Draper
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Prof Katie Groom
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor John Everatt
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Andrew Day
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Russell Snell
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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
