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