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 conduct outstanding person-centred research to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and transform the health environment for the population. The HRI strives to support interdisciplinary research groups that are committed to expanding health research through a variety of collaborative efforts.
Health Technologies
Developing technologies to enhance patient treatments and improve the health of the population
Lifestyle & Health
Exploring how modifiable factors including diet, physical activity and psychological stress influence health
Health Services Delivery
Exploring methods to enhance health service organisation and delivery across various transitions of care
Public & Patient Involvement
Promotion of meaningful involvement of patients and the public in all aspects of health research
Latest News
Latest News
04 Mar 2022
HRI Members, Prof Aedín Culhane and Prof Alice Coffey, have both won awards at the North-South Research programme, a collaborative scheme through the Government’s Shared Island Fund
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02 Mar 2022
HRI member, Dr. Niamh Cummins, describes through personal experience the continuing pressure our health system is under.
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21 Feb 2022
University of Limerick psychology lecturer receives prestigious international ‘rising star’ award
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