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

Clinical Research Support Unit

Priority research areas

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19 Mar 2025

HRI Researchers Join Six Projects Tackling Global Hunger with Digital Innovation

HRI Team Part of €2.2M Initiative: Digital Health Solutions for Food Security in Uganda

18 Mar 2025

HRI Members' Lunch a Resounding Success at CRSU, UHL!

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.

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

08 Apr 2025

Sample Size Calculation Course

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