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 Seini Taufa
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Ian Morison
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Nick Draper
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Professor Tony Walls
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Professor Jane Harding
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Professor David Fergusson
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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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 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
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Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen found to be safe in first year of life28 January 2026
