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 Mark Oliver
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Jane Harding
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Ben Albert
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor David Barker
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Professor Nick Draper
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Rich Masters
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Tony Walls
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Prof Katie Groom
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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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 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
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Cure Kids funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
