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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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Rich Masters
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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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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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Anneka Anderson
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Professor Ian Morison
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Mr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Peter Choi
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Amber Young
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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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