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