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