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