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 Peter Gluckman
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Jane Harding
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Professor David Barker
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Professor Nick Draper
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr Amber Young
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor David Fergusson
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Prof Katie Groom
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Sir Bob Elliott
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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 partners with Tuatahi First Fibre to support child health research across Aotearoa05 August 2026
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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
