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