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
3
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
8
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
46 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Professor David Barker
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Ian Morison
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Ben Albert
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Prof Katie Groom
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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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
