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
48 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Prof Katie Groom
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Rich Masters
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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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
