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