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