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