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