With stories from over 45 researchers at nine universities, eight hospitals and four research institutes, A Picture of Health 2009, illustrates how Irish health research:-

• Enhances Irish and international health care services
• Helps to develop better national health policies
• Can generate cost savings and efficiencies in delivering health care
• Contributes to the Irish economy

The full report can be downloaded below.  You can read more information in the Picture of Health 2009 press release.  Some stories from this year include;