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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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Amber Young
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor Jane Harding
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Peter Choi
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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 funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
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Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen found to be safe in first year of life28 January 2026
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Open letter on expanding access to cystic fibrosis treatments23 January 2026
