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