Big research for little lives.

2003-2022

Treatment for a rare disorder – Batten Disease

A Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders project

We contributed to a series of studies that led to the discovery of a gene therapy for Batten Disease, which is now in human clinical trials in the USA.

Dr Nadia Mitchell

2010-2021

Discovery of some of the genes which causes epilepsy

A Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders project

We funded research to identify some of the genes that cause epilepsy, enabling more targeted treatments and care.

Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood

2018

Demonstration that babies born at 23–24 weeks can survive

A Preterm Health project

Cure Kids funded a study that provided evidence that babies born prematurely at 23-24 weeks can survive and thrive.

Associate Professor Max Berry

2008

Invention of a patented car-seat insert

A Maternal and Infant Conditions project

A study on the cause of unexpected deaths of babies in car seats led to the invention of an insert that helps maintain breathing and improve safety.

Dr Shirley Tonkin

2012

Generation of full-thickness human skin in a lab

A Maternal and Infant Conditions project

In 2012, Professor Rod Dunbar engineered full-thickness human skin in the laboratory using the patient’s own skin cells to enable skin repair after burns.

Professor Rod Dunbar