Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
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$65M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
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$65M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
Big Research
We are currently supporting over $19 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
62 active projects, 85 phenomenal researchers
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor John Everatt
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Nick Draper
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Amber Young
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Mr Nicholas Bowden
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Ian Morison
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor Rich Masters
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Tony Walls
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Anneka Anderson
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Professor David Barker
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Ngā piki me ngā heke: Evidence-based rangatahi mental health preventionAwarded 600,000Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Accelerating vaccine development of TeeVaxAwarded 588,553Rheumatic Heart Disease
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Understanding reduced fetal movements in late pregnancy to reduce the risk of stillbirthAwarded $124,771Maternal and Infant Conditions
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Trialing a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophyAwarded $119,932Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders