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