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