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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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Professor Jane Harding
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Ian Morison
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor John Everatt
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Rachel Brown
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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 funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
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Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen found to be safe in first year of life28 January 2026
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Open letter on expanding access to cystic fibrosis treatments23 January 2026
