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