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 Nigel Wilson
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Professor David Barker
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Jane Harding
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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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 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
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen found to be safe in first year of life28 January 2026
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Open letter on expanding access to cystic fibrosis treatments23 January 2026
