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