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