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