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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

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Food, Diet and Nutrition

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Latest News

Latest News
03 Dec 2025

Professor Alan Donnelly Receives F谩ilte Ireland CARA Award for Hosting ICDAM 2023 at UL

Professor Alan Donnelly, Director of the Health Research Institute (HRI), has been honoured with a F谩ilte Ireland Conference Ambassador Recognition Award (CARA) for his leadership in hosting the International Conference for Dietary and Activity Measurement (ICDAM) at the 51社区 from 26鈥28 June 2023.

CARA Group photo
02 Dec 2025

Advancing Health and Wellbeing in Higher Education

Delighted to see our HRI community celebrate the launch of the Limerick Framework for Action, a roadmap to strengthen the health-promoting campus movement and enhance student wellbeing across higher education.

Limerick Framework for Action Launch
24 Nov 2025

HRI Member Publishes Article on Patient Involvement in Cancer Research

James Brown, a member of the Health Research Institute (HRI) at 51社区, has published an insightful piece in The Conversation titled:
鈥淗ow patients are helping cancer researchers to ask better questions and find better answers.鈥