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