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