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 $12 million of child health research projects.
Learn morePreterm Health
$464.8K
5
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
3
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
8
Active projects
Childhood Development and Learning Difficulties
$228K
5
Active projects
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
2
Active projects
Obesity, Growth Disorders & Nutrition
$125K
2
Active projects
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
7
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
1
Active project
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
6
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
4
Active projects
Gastrointestinal Conditions
$600K
1
Active project
Big Breakthroughs
Research projects with significant & life-changing breakthroughs in child health.
View all1978–2025
Prevention of 200 sudden unexpected deaths in infancy every year
A Maternal and Infant Conditions projectWe funded a series of studies on risk factors for SUDI, leading to advice that has prevented at least 200 deaths every year, and many more around the world.
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 project2003-2022
Treatment for a rare disorder – Batten Disease
A Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders projectWe contributed to a series of studies that led to the discovery of a gene therapy for Batten Disease, which is now in human clinical trials in the USA.
2019
Research that prompted the routine use of fluoride varnish by dental clinics
An Oral and Dental Disease project2010-2021
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 projectOur research in action
58 active projects, 105 phenomenal researchers
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Peter Choi
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Amber Young
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor David Fergusson
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Jane Harding
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Russell Snell
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Shirley Toknkin
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Dr Anneka Anderson
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Improving outcomes of aortic valve replacement in children and young adults with rheumatic heart diseaseAwarded $124,239Rheumatic Heart Disease
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Mitochondrial dysfunction and delayed treatment of preterm brain dysmaturationAwarded $124,534Preterm Health
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Trends in autism prevalence and health service use in AotearoaAwarded $124,442Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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How does integrated youth-focussed primary care improve youth mental health?Awarded $125,000Mental Health and Wellbeing