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