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