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