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