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