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