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