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