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