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
48 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Professor Ian Morison
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Nick Draper
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Prof Katie Groom
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Professor John Everatt
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Cameron Grant
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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
