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