Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
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$60M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
51yrs
Of proven results
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$60M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
51yrs
Of proven results
Big Research
We are currently supporting over $19Â million of child health research projects.
Learn morePreterm Health
Childhood Cancers
Maternal and Infant Conditions
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Childhood Development and Learning Difficulties
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Obesity, Growth Disorders & Nutrition
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Oral and Dental Disease
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
Respiratory Conditions
Infectious Disease
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Big Breakthroughs
Research projects with significant & life-changing breakthroughs in child health.
Treatment for a rare disorder – Batten Disease
We contributed to a series of studies that led to the discovery of a gene therapy for Batten Disease, which is now in human clinical trials in the USA.
Discovery of some of the genes which causes epilepsy
We funded research to identify some of the genes that cause epilepsy, enabling more targeted treatments and care.
Digital tools to help children and adolescents better manage their mental health
We funded research to investigate the causes of mental health conditions in young people, and to develop an online tool to combat depression and anxiety.
Demonstration that babies born at 23–24 weeks can survive
Cure Kids funded a study that provided evidence that babies born prematurely at 23-24 weeks can survive and thrive.
Proof that sleeping position can reduce stillbirths by 50%
A study investigating the causes of stillbirth led to new advice for pregnant mothers on the safest sleeping position, reducing the risk of stillbirth by 50%.
Prevention of 200 sudden unexpected deaths in infancy every year
We funded a series of studies on risk factors for SUDI, leading to advice that has prevented at least 200 deaths every year, and many more around the world.
Generation of full-thickness human skin in a lab
In 2012, Professor Rod Dunbar engineered full-thickness human skin in the laboratory using the patient’s own skin cells to enable skin repair after burns.
Invention of a patented car-seat insert
A study on the cause of unexpected deaths of babies in car seats led to the invention of an insert that helps maintain breathing and improve safety.
Diagnostic test to enable treatment for cystic fibrosis at birth
Sir Bob Elliott identified a blood test (newborn heel-prick) to diagnose cystic fibrosis at birth, enabling earlier treatment and increasing life expectancy.
Innovative treatment for infants with brain injury
Cure Kids funding led to the development of a cap to cool babies’ heads to limit or reverse brain injury in at-risk babies.
Our research in action
59 active projects, 68 phenomenal researchers
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Anneka Anderson
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Anna Howe
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Professor Russell Snell
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Mr Nicholas Bowden
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Steven Dakin
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Adapting online tools to enable safe communication about self-harm and suicideAwarded 109,800Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Developing a safer test for joint and bone infections in childrenAwarded 109,999Infectious Disease
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Trialing shorter treatments for preschool children with asthma (STAR study)Awarded 109,655Respiratory Conditions
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Designing a diagnostic test for brain injuries in preterm babiesAwarded 109,763Preterm Health
Our latest updates
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Child health inequity and high-burden diseases worsening10 May 2023
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Cure Kids announces funding for nine new research projects09 March 2023
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation Commits $300,000 to Cure Kids’ Asthma Intervention Pilot Study03 March 2023
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Research enables safer test for blindness in preterm babies03 March 2023