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

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01 Aug 2025

LDCRC Joins DigiCORE: A Major Step Forward in European Cancer Research Collaboration

The Limerick Digital Cancer Research Centre is now part of DigiCORE — a prestigious pan-European network of 33 cancer centres across 17 countries. This milestone strengthens LDCRC’s role in driving data-driven innovation, precision oncology, and digital clinical trials across Europe.

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.

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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02 Sep 2025 - 03 Sep 2025

Physical Activity for Health Summer School

Join global experts and emerging leaders at the PAfH Summer School 2025, 2–3 September at �� (UL). Dive into cutting-edge topics in measurement, intervention design, and policy evaluation — and connect with the minds driving change in physical activity for health.

30 Sep 2025

WEALTH Symposium 2025

Discover how wearable sensors and real-time data are transforming our understanding of physical activity and eating behaviours. The WEALTH Symposium 2025 brings together leading researchers to explore innovative methods for classifying multi-behavioural patterns and advancing modern health research.

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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