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