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