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
2
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
2
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
1
Active project
Childhood Development & Sensory Studies
$228K
1
Active project
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
2
Active projects
Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition
$125K
1
Active project
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
5
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
2
Active projects
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
2
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
0
Active project
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
32 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Professor Russell Snell
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Prof Katie Groom
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr May Lei Mei
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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
