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