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