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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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Jane Harding
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Nick Draper
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Professor Tony Walls
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Russell Snell
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Professor Rich Masters
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Amber Young
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Professor John Everatt
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Dr Ben Albert
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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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 calls for urgent collaborative action as new report reveals increase in child hospitalisation rates for preventable illnesses27 March 2026
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Cure Kids funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
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Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen found to be safe in first year of life28 January 2026
