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
48 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Russell Snell
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Peter Choi
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Professor Nick Draper
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Prof Katie Groom
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Rich Masters
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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
