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