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