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
48 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Professor Rich Masters
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Prof Katie Groom
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Joanne Choi
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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
