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
2
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
2
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
1
Active project
Childhood Development & Sensory Studies
$228K
1
Active project
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
2
Active projects
Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition
$125K
1
Active project
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
5
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
2
Active projects
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
2
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
0
Active project
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
32 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Prof Katie Groom
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Andrew Day
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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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
