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