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 Patricia Anderson
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Professor John Everatt
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Professor David Barker
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Jane Harding
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor David Fergusson
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Professor Rich Masters
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Professor Nick Draper
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Amber Young
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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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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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
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Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
