Big research for little lives.

1978–2025

Prevention of 200 sudden unexpected deaths in infancy every year

A Maternal and Infant Conditions project

We funded a series of studies on risk factors for SUDI, leading to advice that has prevented at least 200 deaths every year, and many more around the world.

Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell

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

Professor Simon Malpas

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

2019

Research that prompted the routine use of fluoride varnish by dental clinics

An Oral and Dental Disease project

Dr Alison Leversha

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

Professor Lynette Sadleir