Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
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$65M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
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$65M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
Big Research
We are currently supporting over $19 million of child health research projects.
Learn morePreterm Health
Childhood Cancers
Maternal and Infant Conditions
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Childhood Development and Learning Difficulties
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Obesity, Growth Disorders & Nutrition
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Oral and Dental Disease
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
Respiratory Conditions
Infectious Disease
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Big Breakthroughs
Research projects with significant & life-changing breakthroughs in child health.
Treatment for a rare disorder – Batten Disease
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.
Discovery of some of the genes which causes epilepsy
We funded research to identify some of the genes that cause epilepsy, enabling more targeted treatments and care.
Digital tools to help children and adolescents better manage their mental health
We funded research to investigate the causes of mental health conditions in young people, and to develop an online tool to combat depression and anxiety.
Demonstration that babies born at 23–24 weeks can survive
Cure Kids funded a study that provided evidence that babies born prematurely at 23-24 weeks can survive and thrive.
Proof that sleeping position can reduce stillbirths by 50%
A study investigating the causes of stillbirth led to new advice for pregnant mothers on the safest sleeping position, reducing the risk of stillbirth by 50%.
Prevention of 200 sudden unexpected deaths in infancy every year
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.
Generation of full-thickness human skin in a lab
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.
Invention of a patented car-seat insert
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.
Diagnostic test to enable treatment for cystic fibrosis at birth
Sir Bob Elliott identified a blood test (newborn heel-prick) to diagnose cystic fibrosis at birth, enabling earlier treatment and increasing life expectancy.
Innovative treatment for infants with brain injury
Cure Kids funding led to the development of a cap to cool babies’ heads to limit or reverse brain injury in at-risk babies.
Our research in action
62 active projects, 85 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Mr Nicholas Bowden
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Rich Masters
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Anneka Anderson
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Andrew Day
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor David Barker
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Ngā piki me ngā heke: Evidence-based rangatahi mental health preventionAwarded 600,000Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Accelerating vaccine development of TeeVaxAwarded 588,553Rheumatic Heart Disease
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Understanding reduced fetal movements in late pregnancy to reduce the risk of stillbirthAwarded $124,771Maternal and Infant Conditions
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Trialing a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophyAwarded $119,932Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders