24 Oct 2024

HRI Member Explores Apple's Anti-Obesity Potential

Professor Daniel Granato from University of Limerick has secured €727,520 to investigate the potential health benefits of apple pomace, the residue left after apples are juiced or sliced. His project, aptly named APPLE-BIO, aims to harness the bioactive compounds found in apple pomace to combat obesity-related inflammation and oxidative stress.
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21 Oct 2024

HRI Ageing Research Centre members shortlisted for the Irish Healthcare Awards

HRI ARC colleagues shortlisted for 'Best OPD Initiative' and 'Best Research Paper'.
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09 Oct 2024

Health Research Institute researchers make global impact

UL's Health Research Institute (HRI) boasts 16 researchers among the world's top 2%, showcasing its members groundbreaking contributions to health research.
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Prof Galvin and Prof. Hayes
18 Sep 2024

HRI members, Professor Rose Galvin and Professor Sara Hayes awarded funding in the area of Ageing Research

Both received funding to investigate ways to improve recovery post stroke and help to achieve consistent reporting of outcomes when addressing the complex needs of older adults.
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New Physical Activity Guidelines
16 Sep 2024

HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast - New Physical Activity Guidelines

Host Eamon Keogh discusses the newly launched physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines with HRI members Professor Elaine Murtagh and Associate Professor Grainne Hayes from University of Limerick.
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Leigheas an Cheoil
04 Sep 2024

Irish World Academy celebrates 30 years with 'Leigheas an Cheoil'.

The aim of the event is to showcase
the excellent teaching and research opportunities at the Irish World Academy of Music
and Dance and celebrate the many achievements of graduates of the MA/PhD programmes.
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RTÉ Brainstorm Uniforms and PE
21 Aug 2024

Dr Brendan O'Keeffe's Research is featured on RTÉs Brainstorm

Dr Brendan O'Keeffe is an Associate Professor of Physical Education at University of Limerick. He is an Irish Research Council Awardee.

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RTÉ Brainstorm Prof. KOS on backpain
20 Aug 2024

Professor Kieran O'Sullivan research on back pain features on RTÉs Brainstorm

Why treating back pain might require more coaching and less fixing.
Analysis: taking a coaching-focused approach to back pain is effective, saves money and puts the person with pain in charge
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12 Jul 2024

HRI Researcher Maurice Collins publishes on 3D printed innovation for knee injuries

Latest paper accepted on a newly developed hyaluronic acid based hydrogel which is printable with potential application in human meniscal repair (knee injuries)
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02 Jul 2024

That's a wrap on the 9th Public and Patient Summer School

The successful Public and Patient Involvement Summer School was held in UL and hosted over 115 delegates.
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05 Jun 2024

HRI Celebrates the Launch of Two New Research Centres

We are delighted to announce the prestigious achievement of two of our esteemed HRI Research Groups. After exceptional work and dedication, both groups have been officially awarded full centre status.
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30 May 2024

Applications are open for fully funded PhD Programmes

The HRI is delighted to sponsor three PhD programs to further our commitment to health research and career development.
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