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
4
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
2
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
6
Active projects
Childhood Development & Sensory Studies
$228K
1
Active project
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
3
Active projects
Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition
$125K
2
Active projects
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
9
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
2
Active projects
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
3
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
2
Active projects
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
102 active projects, 113 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Nick Draper
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Jane Harding
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Russell Snell
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Professor David Fergusson
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Ian Morison
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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 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
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Cure Kids funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
