Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
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$60M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
51yrs
Of proven results
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$60M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
51yrs
Of proven results
Big Research
We are currently supporting over $19Â 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 Illnesses and Disorders
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
59 active projects, 69 phenomenal researchers
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Rich Masters
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Russell Snell
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Mr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Steven Dakin
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Dr Anneka Anderson
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Anna Howe
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Adapting online tools to enable safe communication about self-harm and suicideAwarded 109,800Mental Illnesses and Disorders
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Developing a safer test for joint and bone infections in childrenAwarded 109,999Infectious Disease
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Trialing shorter treatments for preschool children with asthma (STAR study)Awarded 109,655Respiratory Conditions
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Designing a diagnostic test for brain injuries in preterm babiesAwarded 109,763Preterm Health
Our latest updates
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Cure Kids announces funding for nine new research projects09 March 2023
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation Commits $300,000 to Cure Kids’ Asthma Intervention Pilot Study03 March 2023
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Research enables safer test for blindness in preterm babies03 March 2023
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science21 February 2023