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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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Nick Draper
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor Jane Harding
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Dr Ben Albert
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor Andrew McDaid
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Peter Choi
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Guido Wassink
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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 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
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Open letter on expanding access to cystic fibrosis treatments23 January 2026
