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
2
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
2
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
1
Active project
Childhood Development & Sensory Studies
$228K
1
Active project
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
2
Active projects
Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition
$125K
1
Active project
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
5
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
2
Active projects
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
2
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
0
Active project
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
32 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor Ian Morison
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Prof Katie Groom
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Rich Masters
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor David Barker
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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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
