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