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 Jason Turuwhenua
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Jane Harding
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Ben Albert
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Amber Young
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor Rich Masters
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Ian Morison
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Professor Nick Draper
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor Andrew Day
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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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 calls for urgent collaborative action as new report reveals increase in child hospitalisation rates for preventable illnesses27 March 2026
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Cure Kids funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
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Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen found to be safe in first year of life28 January 2026
