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