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