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