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