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
2
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
2
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
1
Active project
Childhood Development & Sensory Studies
$228K
1
Active project
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
2
Active projects
Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition
$125K
1
Active project
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
5
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
2
Active projects
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
2
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
0
Active project
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
32 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Russell Snell
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Prof Katie Groom
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Nick Draper
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Rich Masters
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Andrew Day
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Associate Professor Jo James
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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
