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
2
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
2
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
1
Active project
Childhood Development & Sensory Studies
$228K
1
Active project
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
2
Active projects
Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition
$125K
1
Active project
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
5
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
2
Active projects
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
2
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
0
Active project
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
32 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Andrew Day
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Ian Morison
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Rich Masters
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Prof Katie Groom
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Ben Albert
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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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
