Health Research Institute

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.

Ageing

Cancer

Physical Activity for Health

Food, Diet and Nutrition

Underpinning Areas of Excellence

Participatory Health Research

Implementation Science

Digital Technology and Advanced Data Analytics

About the HRI

Our people

Research services

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Priority research areas

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12 Mar 2025

HRI Member Leads Groundbreaking Study Revealing High Burden of Kidney Disease in Ireland

A significant new study, led by Professor Austin Stack, a prominent member of the Health Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Limerick (UL), has uncovered an alarmingly high prevalence of kidney disease among older individuals in Ireland suffering from common chronic conditions. The research, published in the Clinical Kidney Journal of the European Renal Association, highlights the critical need for targeted screening and early intervention to combat this widespread health issue.

Postgraduate and postdoctoral students from HRI Hub committee

07 Mar 2025

Celebrating the inspiring journeys of our postgraduate and postdoctoral students from our Hub committee for International Women's Day.

In celebration of International Women's Day, 8 March, we are thrilled to highlight the incredible achievements and inspiring journeys of our postgraduate and postdoctoral students from our Hub committee. These remarkable women are making significant contributions to their fields and breaking new ground in research. Join us as we share their stories.

Anna Marie Kiernan, Advanced Nurse Practitioner Pain Medicine, Croom Orthopaedic Hospital, has been awarded at the prestigious Sylvester O’Halloran Perioperative Symposium.

07 Mar 2025

Health Research Institute Member Honoured at Sylvester O’Halloran Perioperative Symposium

We are thrilled to share that a distinguished member of our Health Research Institute, Anna Marie Kiernan, Advanced Nurse Practitioner Pain Medicine, Croom Orthopaedic Hospital, has been awarded at the prestigious Sylvester O’Halloran Perioperative Symposium.

19 Mar 2025

Collaborative Data Analysis Workshop

The PPI Ignite Network @ UL will be hosting an upcoming workshop on collaborative data analysis.
This workshop is the fifth in a series running in Limerick.

The workshop will be hosted by Professors Anne Macfarlane and and Ailish Hannigan.

24 Mar 2025

Webinar - Policy research in physical activity, physical education, and sport: Shared goals, diverse approaches

Please see details of our upcoming seminar on Policy Research with Dr. Sven Messing, Dr. Aurelie van Hoye, and Dr. Jenna Lorusso.

Please note that due to different time zones, this event will take place on 24 March at 9pm Irish time.

26 Mar 2025

Social Media for Researchers

An exciting topic to be covered in the Fundamentals of Health Research series with speaker Christina O'Connor presenting on Social media for Researchers

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