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