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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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Professor Rich Masters
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Professor Russell Snell
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor Jane Harding
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Nick Draper
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor David Barker
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Peter Choi
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Mark Oliver
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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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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
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Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
