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