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