Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
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$60M
Of world-class research funded -
1.5K
Research projects completed -
51yrs
Of proven results
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$60M
Of world-class research funded -
1.5K
Research projects completed -
51yrs
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 Illnesses and Disorders
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
51 active projects, 62 phenomenal researchers
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Andrew Day
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Mr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Rich Masters
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Russell Snell
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Anneka Anderson
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Steven Dakin
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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A new method for measuring visual acuity progression in young childrenAwarded $101,547Childhood Development and Learning Difficulties
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Preventing future blindness by identifying ‘at-risk’ childrenAwarded $109,667Childhood Development and Learning Difficulties
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Do kids with type 1 diabetes experience worse educational outcomes?Awarded $51,899Childhood Development and Learning Difficulties
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Improving the efficacy of TeeVax, New Zealand’s most promising vaccine for strep A infectionsAwarded $90,208Rheumatic Heart Disease
Our latest updates
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Cure Kids announces funding for nine new research projects16 December 2022
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Professor Robertson Awarded Hercus Medal17 November 2022
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Cure Kids' 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner Rasies $193,00028 October 2022
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Cure Kids announces the appointment of Prof Sally Merry as the newest member of the Board14 September 2022