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