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