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