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