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 $12 million of child health research projects.
Learn morePreterm Health
$464.8K
5
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
3
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
8
Active projects
Childhood Development and Learning Difficulties
$228K
5
Active projects
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
2
Active projects
Obesity, Growth Disorders & Nutrition
$125K
2
Active projects
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
7
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
1
Active project
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
5
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
4
Active projects
Gastrointestinal Conditions
$600K
1
Active project
Big Breakthroughs
Research projects with significant & life-changing breakthroughs in child health.
View all1978–2025
Prevention of 200 sudden unexpected deaths in infancy every year
A Maternal and Infant Conditions projectWe 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.
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 project2003-2022
Treatment for a rare disorder – Batten Disease
A Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders projectWe 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.
2019
Research that prompted the routine use of fluoride varnish by dental clinics
An Oral and Dental Disease project2010-2021
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 projectOur research in action
57 active projects, 104 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Professor Rich Masters
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Anneka Anderson
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Professor Tony Walls
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Professor Ian Morison
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Professor David Barker
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Shirley Toknkin
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Peter Choi
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Jane Harding
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Andrew Day
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Improving outcomes of aortic valve replacement in children and young adults with rheumatic heart diseaseAwarded $124,239Rheumatic Heart Disease
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Mitochondrial dysfunction and delayed treatment of preterm brain dysmaturationAwarded $124,534Preterm Health
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Trends in autism prevalence and health service use in AotearoaAwarded $124,442Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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How does integrated youth-focussed primary care improve youth mental health?Awarded $125,000Mental Health and Wellbeing