The mission of the Health Research Institute (HRI) is to advance person-centred, technology enabled integrated healthcare and treatment. 

Good health and wellbeing across the lifespan

Priority Research Areas

Since its foundation in 2014, the HRI has evolved from broad research themes to specific Priority Research Areas outlined in the HRI Strategy (2023-2028). These areas, which include ageing, cancer, physical activity for health, and diet and nutrition, are supported by expertise in the Underpinning Areas of Excellence; implementation science, participatory and arts-based research, and digital technology.

Our research aligns with global and national health strategies, particularly the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing. This ensures our work addresses global health challenges and promotes wellbeing for all ages.

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
chronic conditions campaign
30 Jun 2025

Advancing Ageing Research: Professor Rose Galvin’s Work on Chronic Pain in Older Adults

Discover how Professor Rose Galvin’s pioneering research is reshaping emergency care for older adults living with chronic pain. Featured in a national campaign, her work highlights the urgent need for tailored, evidence-based solutions in ageing healthcare.
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UL Age Symposium
04 Jun 2025

Championing Older Voices: UL’s Age Symposium Welcomes National and Local Leaders

What does ageing research have to do with national policy, community inclusion, and your future health?
Find out what happened when experts, leaders, and Minister Kieran O'Donnell came together at UL’s Age Symposium.
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2024 annual report lauch
12 May 2025

Celebrating a Decade of Impact: The Launch of Our 2024 Annual Report

We were delighted to host the launch of our 2024 Annual Report last Thursday, marking a significant milestone as we celebrated 10 years of health research excellence.
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Latest Events

Latest Events
HRI PGPDOC Day
02 Oct 2025

PG/PDOC Day 2025 – Celebrating Postgraduate & Postdoctoral Research at HRI

Join us on 2 October 2025 for PG/PDOC Day, hosted by the HRI Hub — a dynamic event showcasing the research of our postgraduate and postdoctoral community through presentations, posters, and networking.
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