Big research for little lives.

We funded research to identify some of the genes that cause epilepsy, enabling more targeted treatments and care.

We funded research to investigate the causes of mental health conditions in young people, and to develop an online tool to combat depression and anxiety.

Cure Kids funded a study that provided evidence that babies born prematurely at 23-24 weeks can survive and thrive.

A study investigating the causes of stillbirth led to new advice for pregnant mothers on the safest sleeping position, reducing the risk of stillbirth by 50%.

We funded a series of studies on risk factors for SUDI, leading to advice that has prevented at least 200 deaths every year, and many more around the world.

In 2012, Professor Rod Dunbar engineered full-thickness human skin in the laboratory using the patient’s own skin cells to enable skin repair after burns.

A study on the cause of unexpected deaths of babies in car seats led to the invention of an insert that helps maintain breathing and improve safety.

Sir Bob Elliott identified a blood test (newborn heel-prick) to diagnose cystic fibrosis at birth, enabling earlier treatment and increasing life expectancy.

Cure Kids funding led to the development of a cap to cool babies’ heads to limit or reverse brain injury in at-risk babies.