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 Andrew McDaid
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor David Fergusson
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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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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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Jane Harding
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Rich Masters
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Peter Choi
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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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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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
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Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
