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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Associate Professor David Reith
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Peter Choi
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Professor David Barker
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Tony Walls
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor David Fergusson
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Professor Russell Snell
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Jane Harding
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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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 funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
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Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen found to be safe in first year of life28 January 2026
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Open letter on expanding access to cystic fibrosis treatments23 January 2026
