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