Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
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$60M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
51yrs
Of proven results
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$60M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
51yrs
Of proven results
Big Research
We are currently supporting over $19Â million of child health research projects.
Learn morePreterm Health
Childhood Cancers
Maternal and Infant Conditions
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Childhood Development and Learning Difficulties
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Obesity, Growth Disorders & Nutrition
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Oral and Dental Disease
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
Respiratory Conditions
Infectious Disease
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Big Breakthroughs
Research projects with significant & life-changing breakthroughs in child health.
Treatment for a rare disorder – Batten Disease
We contributed to a series of studies that led to the discovery of a gene therapy for Batten Disease, which is now in human clinical trials in the USA.
Discovery of some of the genes which causes epilepsy
We funded research to identify some of the genes that cause epilepsy, enabling more targeted treatments and care.
Digital tools to help children and adolescents better manage their mental health
We funded research to investigate the causes of mental health conditions in young people, and to develop an online tool to combat depression and anxiety.
Demonstration that babies born at 23–24 weeks can survive
Cure Kids funded a study that provided evidence that babies born prematurely at 23-24 weeks can survive and thrive.
Proof that sleeping position can reduce stillbirths by 50%
A study investigating the causes of stillbirth led to new advice for pregnant mothers on the safest sleeping position, reducing the risk of stillbirth by 50%.
Prevention of 200 sudden unexpected deaths in infancy every year
We funded a series of studies on risk factors for SUDI, leading to advice that has prevented at least 200 deaths every year, and many more around the world.
Generation of full-thickness human skin in a lab
In 2012, Professor Rod Dunbar engineered full-thickness human skin in the laboratory using the patient’s own skin cells to enable skin repair after burns.
Invention of a patented car-seat insert
A study on the cause of unexpected deaths of babies in car seats led to the invention of an insert that helps maintain breathing and improve safety.
Diagnostic test to enable treatment for cystic fibrosis at birth
Sir Bob Elliott identified a blood test (newborn heel-prick) to diagnose cystic fibrosis at birth, enabling earlier treatment and increasing life expectancy.
Innovative treatment for infants with brain injury
Cure Kids funding led to the development of a cap to cool babies’ heads to limit or reverse brain injury in at-risk babies.
Our research in action
59 active projects, 68 phenomenal researchers
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor Steven Dakin
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Professor Rich Masters
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Professor Ian Morison
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Anna Howe
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Anneka Anderson
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Mr Nicholas Bowden
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Adapting online tools to enable safe communication about self-harm and suicideAwarded 109,800Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Developing a safer test for joint and bone infections in childrenAwarded 109,999Infectious Disease
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Trialing shorter treatments for preschool children with asthma (STAR study)Awarded 109,655Respiratory Conditions
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Designing a diagnostic test for brain injuries in preterm babiesAwarded 109,763Preterm Health
Our latest updates
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Child health inequity and high-burden diseases worsening10 May 2023
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Cure Kids announces funding for nine new research projects09 March 2023
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation Commits $300,000 to Cure Kids’ Asthma Intervention Pilot Study03 March 2023
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Research enables safer test for blindness in preterm babies03 March 2023