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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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Ian Morison
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor Jane Harding
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Professor David Fergusson
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor David Barker
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Prof Katie Groom
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Tony Walls
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Associate Professor David Reith
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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 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
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Cure Kids funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
