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