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