Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
-
$65M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
-
$65M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
Big Research
We are currently supporting over $19 million of child health research projects.
Learn morePreterm Health
Childhood Cancers
Maternal and Infant Conditions
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Childhood Development and Learning Difficulties
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Obesity, Growth Disorders & Nutrition
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Oral and Dental Disease
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
Respiratory Conditions
Infectious Disease
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Big Breakthroughs
Research projects with significant & life-changing breakthroughs in child health.
Treatment for a rare disorder – Batten Disease
We contributed to a series of studies that led to the discovery of a gene therapy for Batten Disease, which is now in human clinical trials in the USA.
Discovery of some of the genes which causes epilepsy
We funded research to identify some of the genes that cause epilepsy, enabling more targeted treatments and care.
Digital tools to help children and adolescents better manage their mental health
We funded research to investigate the causes of mental health conditions in young people, and to develop an online tool to combat depression and anxiety.
Demonstration that babies born at 23–24 weeks can survive
Cure Kids funded a study that provided evidence that babies born prematurely at 23-24 weeks can survive and thrive.
Proof that sleeping position can reduce stillbirths by 50%
A study investigating the causes of stillbirth led to new advice for pregnant mothers on the safest sleeping position, reducing the risk of stillbirth by 50%.
Prevention of 200 sudden unexpected deaths in infancy every year
We funded a series of studies on risk factors for SUDI, leading to advice that has prevented at least 200 deaths every year, and many more around the world.
Generation of full-thickness human skin in a lab
In 2012, Professor Rod Dunbar engineered full-thickness human skin in the laboratory using the patient’s own skin cells to enable skin repair after burns.
Invention of a patented car-seat insert
A study on the cause of unexpected deaths of babies in car seats led to the invention of an insert that helps maintain breathing and improve safety.
Diagnostic test to enable treatment for cystic fibrosis at birth
Sir Bob Elliott identified a blood test (newborn heel-prick) to diagnose cystic fibrosis at birth, enabling earlier treatment and increasing life expectancy.
Innovative treatment for infants with brain injury
Cure Kids funding led to the development of a cap to cool babies’ heads to limit or reverse brain injury in at-risk babies.
Our research in action
60 active projects, 85 phenomenal researchers
-
Dr Anneka Anderson
-
Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
-
Mr Nicholas Bowden
-
Professor Tony Walls
-
Dr Angus Lindsay
-
Dr Sarah Fortune
-
Dr Christine McIntosh
-
Associate Professor Jo James
-
Dr Joanne Choi
-
Dr Jacelyn Loh
-
Professor Frank Bloomfield
-
Dr Rachel Brown
-
Professor Ian Morison
-
Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
-
Dr Jennifer Knopp
-
Associate Professor Teuila Percival
-
Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
-
Professor Te Kani Kingi
-
Dr Julie Bennett
-
Dr Nicola Ludin
-
Associate Professor Laurens Manning
-
Professor Greg O'Grady
-
Dr Guido Wassink
-
Associate Professor Alys Clark
-
Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
-
Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
-
Dr Louise Bicknell
-
Associate Professor Simon Swift
-
Professor Leonie Pihama
-
Dr Jason Turuwhenua
-
Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
-
Dr Hilary Sheppard
-
Dr Mariana Muelbert
-
Professor Stephen Robertson
-
Dr Jiney Jose
-
Dr Mark Oliver
-
Dr Mairin Taylor
-
Associate Professor Martin De Bock
-
Dr Tanya Cully
-
Professor Barry Taylor
-
Dr Samantha Marsh
-
Professor Stuart Dalziel
-
Professor Nick Draper
-
Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
-
Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
-
Dr Yvonne Anderson
-
Dr Nadia Mitchell
-
Professor Andrew Day
-
Dr Andrew Wood
-
Professor John Everatt
-
Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
-
Associate Professor John Thompson
-
Professor Russell Snell
-
Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
-
Professor Terryann Clark
-
Professor Boyd Swinburn
-
Professor Simon Malpas
-
Professor Lynette Sadleir
-
Dr Ben Albert
-
Professor Cameron Grant
-
Dr Manisha Sharma
-
Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
-
Professor Rich Masters
-
Professor Barbara Galland
-
Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
-
Professor David Barker
-
Dr Alexandra Wallace
-
Dr Jennifer Hollywood
-
Dr Lisa Pilkington
-
Professor Trecia Wouldes
-
Dr Tania Cargo
-
Professor Peter Vuillermin
-
Ass Prof Laurie McLay
-
Dr Seini Taufa
-
Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
-
Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
-
Dr Peter Choi
-
Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
-
Dr Amber Young
-
Dr Fiona Langridge
-
Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
-
Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
-
Dr Rosie Dobson
-
Dr Rebecca Findlay
-
Understanding reduced fetal movements in late pregnancy to reduce the risk of stillbirthAwarded $124,771Maternal and Infant Conditions
-
Trialing a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophyAwarded $119,932Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
-
Helping the development of gene therapy for all forms of Batten diseaseAwarded $81,080Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
-
Investigating the impact of antenatal steroids on infant wellbeing and lactationAwarded $93,637Maternal and Infant Conditions