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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 13h

There are substantial gaps in research of female health conditions, Dr Jane Murphy co-author of a review of women’s health research across the OECD, tells the Health Research Podcast.
Watch/listen: tinyurl.com/3hzwc4yy
#womenshealth #evidenceforpolicy

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 8d

🚀Don't miss this year's National #PPI festival taking place across October. Full details with calendar of events below⬇️

PPI Ignite Network Ireland @ppi-ignite-net.bsky.social · 10d

Get ready for lift-off! The fourth National PPI Festival is happening from 1st–31st October 2025.

Have a look at all the events organised so far
tinyurl.com/4bb7vzma

Register for what interests you and share broadly!

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 9d

📢HRB welcomes the awarding of more than €1 billion in Horizon Europe funding to researchers in Ireland since 2021. Nearly €100 million - 9.75% - went to Health. As part of the Horizon Europe National Health Team, HRB had a central role in securing this investment.
More➡️ bit.ly/4pKcls9

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 10d

HRB report finds substantial gaps across the OECD, in understanding of conditions affecting women, including early pregnancy loss and mental health after childbirth.
More, incl publication & interactive gap maps: tinyurl.com/2vmvme6m
#womenhealth

Dr Jane Murphy, co-author of the HRB report

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 14d

The second wave of #EU4Health calls is now open. Don't miss your chance to secure funding for initiatives in:

📌AI & health data
📌Prevention of cancer & non-communicable diseases
📌Medical devices
📌Conference & events

🗓️Apply by 6/01/26

ℹ️Call info: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/new-eu4...

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 17d

Outgoing CEO Mairéad O’Driscoll reflects on five years of HRB impact: €250m invested, 600+ research posts supported, and tangible influence on policy and public health. The HRB is succeeding and ready for the next chapter, Mairead says in her blog:
tinyurl.com/3b5442c5

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 21d

A landmark collaborative study suggests gambling is a significant factor in suicide risk. But, as co-author Dr Suzi Lyons, the new Head of the HRB's National Health Information Systems explains, the scale of the problem could be higher.

Read blog ➡️ bit.ly/4pwHMpE

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 22d

📣 HRB is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Gráinne Gorman as our new Chief Executive. A leading consultant neurologist and research expert, Dr Gorman will take up the role on 1 October 2025.

➡️For more info read our press release: www.hrb.ie/news-stories...

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 28d

📢We're hiring! We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Senior Researcher in our National Health Information Systems Unit.

🗓️Deadline for applications: 26 September @ 12:00 noon

ℹ️More info & how to apply ⬇️

www.hrb.ie/hrb_career/s...

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Sep 10

📣HRB has appointed Dr Suzi Lyons as Head of National Health Information Systems. Dr Lyons brings extensive experience in public health surveillance data, research, addiction and mental health to the role.

ℹ️Read more: www.hrb.ie/hrb/hrb-appo...

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨Reminder! Horizon Europe Health and #CancerMission calls close on 16 September 2025.

📋Don't miss your chance to apply and contribute to shaping the future of health research in Europe.

🔗Full call details➡️http://bit.ly/4m7fO0S

#HorizonEU
@horizoneu.bsky.social

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢New #EU4Health calls offer funding opportunities to make an impact in supporting #CrisisPreparedness in Ireland & across Europe.

ℹ️Full call details: bit.ly/47o5nCB & bit.ly/4ndh57w

🗓️Deadline: 04/12/25

Register for the European Commission's call info session on 15/09/25 ▶️ bit.ly/4lZ47cH

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Sep 3

📣HRCI-HRB Joint Funding Scheme 2026 now open for applications.
Research projects of 12-36 months duration & up to €300,000 supported.
Guidance notes for applicants & charities available here: bit.ly/4ngrorG. Further info below including link to HRCI website with open calls list, scheme FAQs & more⬇️

Health Research Charities Ireland @hrci.bsky.social · Sep 2

Researchers! Expressions of Interest closing dates under the HRCI/Health Research Board (HRB) Joint Funding Scheme are fast approaching. Interested in learning more? Follow this link to see the current open calls hrci.ie/joint-fundin...
#HealthResearchMatters

Open Calls -

Funding Scheme How It Works Open Research Calls 2025/2026 Timeline FAQ PPI in the Joint Funding Scheme Learnings from a study on the JFS Scheme Impact HRCI Research Impact Award HRCI Research Impact A...

hrci.ie

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Aug 28

📢€117 million in funding available under Horizon Europe's 2025 #CancerMission Work Programme.

🗓️Deadline for proposals: 16/09/25

🔗 For full info on Cancer Mission call topics see here ➡️ bit.ly/3HYeuPX

📺 Watch our Cancer Mission webinar here➡️ youtu.be/M2OulDnC_Fc?...

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Aug 27

HRB welcomes the launch of the Department of Health's new Rare Disease Strategy - a framework to improve diagnosis, treatment and support for people living with a rare disease.

Read more: www.hrb.ie/news-stories...

Read the strategy: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Aug 25

This August, we’re sharing weekly expert tips with examples of connecting research to policy. See Prof Jonathan Drennan outline how his team's research on staffing levels influenced public policy, plus many other resources on our #EvidenceforPolicy page: bit.ly/46DKL98

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Aug 20

📣HRCI-HRB Joint Funding Scheme 2026 opening soon.

📆Applications open: 1 September 2025 at 1pm
⌛Research projects of 12-36 months duration & up to €300,000 supported.

Full details below including @hrci.bsky.social step by step video⬇️

Further info: www.hrb.ie/funding-sche...

#HealthResearchMatters

Health Research Charities Ireland @hrci.bsky.social · Jul 23

We're delighted to announce the HRCI/HRB Joint Funding Scheme is once again running for 2025/26. Researchers, visit our website hrci.ie/joint-fundin... to get all the info you need, including a video which goes through the scheme step by step #HealthResearchMatters @hrbireland.bsky.social

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Aug 18

This August, we’re sharing weekly expert tips with examples of connecting research to policy. See Prof Sara Burke outline how evidence changed the HSE approach to the new Irish health regions, plus many other resources on our #EvidenceforPolicy page: bit.ly/46DKL98

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Aug 11

📢2025 EU4Health Work Programme launched.
💶Over €570M in funding available.
📌As the National Focal Point for #EU4Health, HRB provides expert advice & guidance on preparing competitive applications, finding partners & more for applicants in Ireland⬇️
www.hrb.ie/hrb/eu4healt...

EU4Health 2025: Over €570 million available in funding | HRB | Health Research Board

EU4Health is the European Union’s largest and most diverse public health funding programme with a budget of €4.4 billion across seven years. Focused on

www.hrb.ie

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Aug 11

This August, we’re sharing weekly expert tips with examples of connecting research to policy. See Prof Declan Devane outline how rapid evidence synthesis aided approaches to the COVID-19 crisis. More resources available on our #EvidenceforPolicy page: bit.ly/46DKL98

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Aug 8

HRB funded study shows significant rise in the prescribing of pain medications in Ireland over the past decade.
Read More ⬇️

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · Aug 7

A new RCSI study reveals prescribing of pain medications in Ireland has risen sharply over the past decade.

Rates now outpace England, raising questions about healthcare access and the availability of non-drug interventions.

🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

#RCSIdiscover @frankmoriarty.bsky.social

New study shows sharp increase in prescription pain medication use in Ireland

Prescribing of pain medications in Ireland has risen significantly over the past decade, with usage rates now outpacing those in England. More ...

www.rcsi.com

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Aug 8

€220M in funding available under Horizon Europe Health Destination 5 - Developing & using new tools, technologies & digital solutions for a healthy society.
ℹ️Call info bit.ly/3U2TlXa
🗓️Deadline 16/9/25
📩Expert advice from HRB for applicants in Ireland [email protected]

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Aug 4

Throughout August, we’re sharing weekly expert tips with examples of connecting research to policy.
See Prof Mary McCarron outline how IDS-Tilda data influenced the national dementia strategy plus many other resources on our #EvidenceforPolicy page: bit.ly/46DKL98

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Aug 1

Dr Anna Visser tells the Health Research Podcast that researchers can use the Who Does What in Government (bit.ly/3U7DNS8) website to help connect with policy-makers.
Watch the full episode: bit.ly/4fm7CZ0
Listen: bit.ly/43gDqtV
#evidenceforpolicy

Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · Aug 1

Dr Anna Visser tells the Health Research Podcast that researchers can use the Who Does What in Government (bit.ly/3IUmx0) website to help connect with policy-makers.
Watch the full episode: shorturl.at/sy3Q6
Listen: shorturl.at/006Zp
#evidenceforpolicy