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