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 Fiona Langridge
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Prof Katie Groom
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor John Everatt
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Rich Masters
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Professor David Fergusson
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Jane Harding
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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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 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
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Cure Kids funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
