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