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
48 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Professor Andrew Day
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Rich Masters
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Peter Choi
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Prof Katie Groom
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Russell Snell
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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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
