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