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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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Professor Jane Harding
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Professor David Fergusson
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Tony Walls
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Professor Nick Draper
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Professor Andrew Day
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor David Barker
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Russell Snell
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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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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
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Cure Kids funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
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Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
