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