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