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