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