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