Published: 26 October 2018
Long-term stress and socio-economics leave their marks as we age
Dr Cathal McCrory works on the TILDA study and is a member of LIFEPATH consortium, and he is discovering stark links between socioeconomic background, long-term stress and poorer health in ageing. He talks to Dr Claire O'Connell...[more]
Published: 24 September 2018
A good start to making clinical trials even more robust
A final year PhD student with the HRB Trials Methodology Research Network, Marina Zaki is studying how we can improve statistical thinking in clinical trials, and as she is inspiring a whole new generation about evidence-based...[more]
Published: 27 July 2018
Stronger together for health systems research
Dr Éidín Ní Shé is encouraging patients, the public, healthcare professionals and researchers to work together to improve health systems. She shares her experience with Dr Claire O Connell...[more]
Published: 20 June 2018
A broad view on risks and support for youth mental health
Professor Gary Donohoe, Program Lead for the HRB-funded YOULEAD consortium, is exploring the genetics of mental illness and researching practical steps to ensure that young people at risk get the support they need. He talks to Dr...[more]
Published: 17 May 2018
Data-driven decisions for primary care
Professor Tom Fahey recently joined the Board of the HRB and brings a wealth of experience in using data to improve the delivery of primary care, including software to reduce unnecessary and inappropriate prescriptions.[more]
Published: 18 April 2018
Getting a handle on why doctors leave Ireland and how to retain them
Why do doctors leave Ireland? And how can we encourage them to stay or to return if they have already gone? Dr Niamh Humphries has just started a HRB-funded project to get some answers on an issue that is critical for Ireland’s...[more]
Published: 1 March 2018
Data for planning mental health services into the future
Data from the National Psychiatric Inpatient Reporting System (NPIRS) formed a key evidence base for the the mental health analysis in the Health Service Executive's 2017 document, 'Planning for Health'.[more]
Published: 28 February 2018
Dr Dermot Walsh - the man behind one of Ireland's first mental health databases
The National Psychiatric In-patient Reporting System (NPIRS) was established in 1963 by the late Dr Dermot Walsh.[more]
Published: 27 February 2018
Building solid foundations for research integrity
Research integrity is key to trustworthy science, and HRB Head of Post-Award and Evaluation Dr Maura Hiney is on a mission to build its strength in Ireland and internationally.[more]
Published: 31 January 2018
Changing how we understand and treat rare diseases
Researcher profile: Professor Eileen Treacy is combining research, policy and clinical practice to improve the lives of patients with rare diseases, and she would like more investment in Ireland in this important area, which...[more]
Published: 19 December 2017
Stopping heart failure
Following a stroke a number of years ago, John Donovan was asked if he would like to participate in the STOP Heart Failure trial. This involved a simple blood test to measure a protein called natriuretic peptide which is released...[more]
Published: 19 December 2017
Improving outcomes after heart attack
Owen Casey suffered a heart attack and was urgently transferred to Cork University Hospital where he was given the opportunity to participate in a new trial to test if a new injectable therapy improves heart muscle and...[more]
Published: 19 December 2017
Unlocking a lifetime of silence
People with intellectual disability are now living longer. As they get older their needs and their lives change and it is important that we understand what this means. But how do we capture those needs and experiences? The...[more]
Published: 19 December 2017
HRB evidence supports ban on smoking in cars where children are present
Researchers: Dr Marie Sutton, Martin Keane and Louise Farragher[more]
Published: 19 December 2017
A new intervention to promote health in psychosis
Lead Researcher: Dr Caragh Behan, DETECT-EI[more]
Published: 19 December 2017
Capturing a more timely picture of problem alcohol and drug treatment
Researcher: Dr Suzi Lyons, HRB National Health Information Systems[more]
Published: 19 December 2017
A new model to treat Hepatitis C in the community
Lead researchers: Professor Walter Cullen and Dr Jack Lambert, University College Dublin, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital[more]
Published: 19 December 2017
Shining a light on chronic pain in schoolchildren
Lead Researchers: Dr Siobhan O’Higgins and Professor Brian McGuire, Centre for Pain Research, NUI Galway[more]
Published: 19 December 2017
New links between selenium and cancer prevention
Lead Researcher: Dr David Hughes, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, now at Conway Institute, University College Dublin[more]
Published: 19 December 2017
Deepening insights into levels of suicide in Ireland
Researcher: Ena Lynn, HRB National Health Information Systems[more]
