Big research for little lives.
We raise funds to support big research so big breakthroughs in child health can happen.
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$65M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
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$65M
Of world-class research funded -
700+
Research projects completed -
53yrs
Of proven results
Big Research
We are currently supporting over $19 million of child health research projects.
Learn morePreterm Health
Childhood Cancers
Maternal and Infant Conditions
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Childhood Development and Learning Difficulties
Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Obesity, Growth Disorders & Nutrition
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Oral and Dental Disease
Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
Respiratory Conditions
Infectious Disease
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Big Breakthroughs
Research projects with significant & life-changing breakthroughs in child health.
Treatment for a rare disorder – Batten Disease
We contributed to a series of studies that led to the discovery of a gene therapy for Batten Disease, which is now in human clinical trials in the USA.
Discovery of some of the genes which causes epilepsy
We funded research to identify some of the genes that cause epilepsy, enabling more targeted treatments and care.
Digital tools to help children and adolescents better manage their mental health
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.
Demonstration that babies born at 23–24 weeks can survive
Cure Kids funded a study that provided evidence that babies born prematurely at 23-24 weeks can survive and thrive.
Proof that sleeping position can reduce stillbirths by 50%
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%.
Prevention of 200 sudden unexpected deaths in infancy every year
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.
Generation of full-thickness human skin in a lab
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.
Invention of a patented car-seat insert
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.
Diagnostic test to enable treatment for cystic fibrosis at birth
Sir Bob Elliott identified a blood test (newborn heel-prick) to diagnose cystic fibrosis at birth, enabling earlier treatment and increasing life expectancy.
Innovative treatment for infants with brain injury
Cure Kids funding led to the development of a cap to cool babies’ heads to limit or reverse brain injury in at-risk babies.
Our research in action
60 active projects, 85 phenomenal researchers
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Dr Rachel Brown
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Dr Mariana Muelbert
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Professor Frank Bloomfield
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Professor Peter Vuillermin
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Dr Mairin Taylor
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Dr Sarah Fortune
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Professor Nick Draper
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Dr Fiona Langridge
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Dr Simerdeep Dhillon
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Dr Nicola Ludin
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Associate Professor Nigel Wilson
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Dr Joanne Choi
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Dr Teresa Gontijo de Castro
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Ass Prof Laurie McLay
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Associate Professor Teuila Percival
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Dr Tanya Cully
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Professor Stuart Dalziel
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Professor Stephen Robertson
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Professor David Barker
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Dr Guido Wassink
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Professor Trecia Wouldes
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Professor John Everatt
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Professor Te Kani Kingi
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Professor Lynette Sadleir
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Distinguished Professor Margaret Brimble
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Associate Professor Laurens Manning
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Dr Amber Young
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Dr Alison Leversha
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Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Louise Bicknell
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Distinguished Professor Linda Smith
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Dr Hilary Sheppard
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Professor Simon Malpas
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Dr Yvonne Anderson
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Dr Tania Cargo
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Dr Jacelyn Loh
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Associate Professor Martin De Bock
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Dr Samantha Marsh
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Emeritus Professor Sally Merry
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Dr Angus Lindsay
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Dr Jennifer Knopp
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Dr Andrew Wood
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Dr Manisha Sharma
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Dr Christine McIntosh
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Dr Rebecca Findlay
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Associate Professor Jo James
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Dr Rosie Dobson
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Dr Alexandra Wallace
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Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu
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Professor Barry Taylor
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Professor Andrew Day
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Dr Jennifer Hollywood
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Dr Seini Taufa
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Professor Greg O'Grady
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Dr Jason Turuwhenua
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Dr Julie Bennett
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Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Dr Ben Albert
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Mrs Nicky-Marie Kohere-Smiler
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Dr Nadia Mitchell
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Associate Professor Sarah Hetrick
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Mr Nicholas Bowden
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Associate Professor Catherine Byrnes
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Associate Professor Ehsan Vaghefi
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Professor Ian Morison
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Associate Professor Chris McKinlay
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Associate Professor Mhoyra Fraser
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Dr Amy Scott-Thomas
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Professor Cameron Grant
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Professor Rich Masters
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Dr Peter Choi
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Professor Barbara Galland
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Professor Tony Walls
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Associate Professor John Thompson
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Dr Lisa Pilkington
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Associate Professor Simon Swift
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Professor Russell Snell
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Dr Anneka Anderson
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Associate Professor Nikki Moreland
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Emeritus Professor Ed Mitchell
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Dr Mark Oliver
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Professor Leonie Pihama
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Associate Professor Alys Clark
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Professor Terryann Clark
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Understanding reduced fetal movements in late pregnancy to reduce the risk of stillbirthAwarded $124,771Maternal and Infant Conditions
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Trialing a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophyAwarded $119,932Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
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Helping the development of gene therapy for all forms of Batten diseaseAwarded $81,080Genetic Conditions and Rare Disorders
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Investigating the impact of antenatal steroids on infant wellbeing and lactationAwarded $93,637Maternal and Infant Conditions
Our latest updates
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Cure Kids Receives a $100,000 Boost from The a2 Milk Company to Advance Child Health Research18 April 2024
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Cure Kids announces funding for eight new projects28 February 2024
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Cure Kids and Wet & Forget Join Forces to Support Kiwi Children's Health20 November 2023
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Cure Kids Announces the Appointment of Reuben Tucker to the Board06 October 2023