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