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