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
2
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
2
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
1
Active project
Childhood Development & Sensory Studies
$228K
1
Active project
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
2
Active projects
Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition
$125K
1
Active project
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
5
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
2
Active projects
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
2
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
0
Active project
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
32 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Professor David Barker
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Amber Young
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Prof Katie Groom
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Nick Draper
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Peter Choi
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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
