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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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Kai Chun Li
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Charmaine Barber
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Professor Jane Harding
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Emeritus Professor Lesley McCowan
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Associate Professor David Reith
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Professor Ian Morison
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Dr Shirley Tonkin
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Jiney Jose
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Assoc Prof Kaaren Mathias
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Sir Bob Elliott
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor David Fergusson
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Emeritus Professor Keith Grimwood
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Professor Esko Wiltshire
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Professor Rod Dunbar
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Rebecca Slykerman
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Diana Lennon
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Dr Cynthia Sharpe
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Prof Katie Gloom
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Dr Ben Albert
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Assoc Prof Justin Dean
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Dr Jonathan Skinner
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Professor Tony Walls
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Ms Glenda Oben
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Associate Professor Anneka Anderson
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Associate Professor Max Berry
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Professor Lianne Woodward
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Professor Peter Gluckman
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor John Everatt
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Dr Nicholas Bowden
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Dr May Lei Mei
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Professor Tony Kettle
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Prof Massimo Caputo
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Dr Patricia Anderson
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Dr Emily Perelini
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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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 funds seven new research projects to improve child health outcomes19 February 2026
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Cure Kids CEO Frances Soutter to step down after ten years of leadership15 February 2026
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Paracetamol and ibuprofen found to be safe in first year of life28 January 2026
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Open letter on expanding access to cystic fibrosis treatments23 January 2026
