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