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