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