The Health Research Institute (HRI), University of Limerick (UL), is a cross faculty institute that brings together researchers in UL and its partner institutions with a focus on convergent and translational health research. The mission of the HRI is to advance person-centred, technology enabled integrated healthcare and treatment. The HRI strives to become a leading research institute for the advancement of good health and wellbeing across the lifespan.

Good Health and Wellbeing across the Lifespan

Priority research areas

HRI Ageing Research
Ageing
HRI Cancer Research
Cancer
HRI Research
Physical Activity for Health
HRI research
Food, Diet and Nutrition

Underpinning areas of excellence

HRI Research
Participatory Health Research
HRI Research
Implementation Science
HRI Research
Digital Technology and Advanced Data Analytics

About the HRI

Our people

Research Services

Clinical Research Support Unit

Priority Research Areas

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Latest News

Latest News
Launch of Participatory Health Research Group
01 May 2024

HRI launches a new Research Group as part of our 5-year Strategic plan

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Professor Kieran O'Sullivan, Dr Brona Fullen and Cinny Cusack holding awards at an event for the irish society of chartered physiotherapists, standing in front of a banner.
22 Apr 2024

HRI Member Prof. Kieran O'Sullivan, Fellow of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists receives award

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EIM Gold UL
12 Apr 2024

HRI Members Receive Gold Campus Recognition for UL

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Latest Events

Latest Events
Good Clinical Practice Advert. Decorative image of a health care professional with a white coat and stetescope and white gloves. The HRI logo is on the bottom left and there is a header stating 'Good Clinical Practice' Workshop
21 May 2024

Good Clinical Practice Workshop

The Health Research Institute is running its popular GCP workshop. This an in-person event held in the CRSU, CERC Building in UHL. The HRI team based in the CRSU will facilitate this workshop.
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Decorative image of King Johns castle announcing IBEC 2024 conference is recipient of the HRI International Conference Fund which will be held in UL in July 2024.
09 Jul 2024 - 11 Jul 2024

International Biochemistry of Exercise Conference 2024

International Biochemistry of Exercise Conference 2024 is a recipient of the HRI International Conference Fund. This exciting conference will be hosted by University of Limerick in July 2024.
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