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