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
2
Active projects
Childhood Cancers
$3.2M
2
Active projects
Maternal and Infant Conditions
$751.4K
8
Active projects
Rheumatic Heart Disease
$2.8M
1
Active project
Childhood Development & Sensory Studies
$228K
1
Active project
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
$749.2K
2
Active projects
Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition
$125K
1
Active project
Mental Health and Wellbeing
$1.2M
5
Active projects
Oral and Dental Disease
$151K
2
Active projects
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
$801K
2
Active projects
Respiratory Conditions
$862.6K
5
Active projects
Infectious Disease
$219.7K
0
Active project
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
32 active projects, 93 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Professor David Barker
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Russell Snell
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Peter Choi
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Dr Ben Albert
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Ian Morison
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Prof Katie Groom
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Professor Nick Draper
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Ajay J Iyengar
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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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
