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A team from HRI’s Participatory Health Research Unit just won the inaugural Spark and Shift Award for shaking up implementation science with creativity and inclusivity.

We’re thrilled to announce that Professor Rose Galvin has been awarded the Presidential Medal by the Irish Gerontological Society—a prestigious honour recognising her exceptional contributions to ageing research and care in Ireland.

The Physical Activity for Health Research Centre is delighted to share that the 5th Summer Research School, held on 2nd and 3rd September 2025, was a great success.

Apply now for support to attend conferences and strategic research visits abroad.

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.

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.

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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Age Symposium.

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.

The Health Research Institute (HRI) at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is proud to spotlight the recent insights shared by Associate Professor Catherine Norton in her latest article, "Why sitting down – and getting back up – might be the most important health test you do today." This research underscores the pivotal role of the "sit-to-stand" movement as a key indicator of frailty, which can significantly impact an individual's independence and quality of life.

HRI Members Dr Clodagh Toomey and Dr Helen O’Leary have launched a new website called JointPain.ie. This free online resource provides reliable information for people suffering from knee and hip joint pain, especially conditions like osteoarthritis.

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