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