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