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
2
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
2
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
1
Active project
Childhood Development & Sensory Studies
$228K
1
Active project
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
2
Active projects
Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition
$125K
1
Active project
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
5
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
2
Active projects
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
2
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
0
Active project
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
32 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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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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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Amber Young
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Prof Katie Groom
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Peter Choi
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor John Everatt
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Ian Morison
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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
