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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🚨Reminder! Applications for HRB's Research in-Practice Fellowships for Health & Social Care Practitioners 2026 are closing soon. 📌Funding: Research-related costs up €80k & pro rata salary-related fellow costs up to 0.5 FTE 🗓️Closes: 13 Feb ℹ️More info: bit.ly/3NrxfOd

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

🚀The HRB has published this year's Health Research in Action. It highlights the far-reaching, real-world impact of HRB & HRB-funded health & social care research, including: 📌22 success stories 📌A snapshot of HRB achievements in 2024 Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/4jXgiav

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

📢HRB's Applied Partnership Awards - Women's Health 2026 call for proposals is now open. 📌Funding for up to 10 #womenshealth research projects at €200,000 each 📌Closing date 27 March 2026 ℹ️Call details including guidance notes, FAQs and more➡️ bit.ly/4jG3OE0

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

📣Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler has announced €3M for #mentalhealthresearch. HRB will award €1M to @maynoothuniversity.ie to establish a Collaborative Research Network in #MentalHealth & €2M to support 10 new mental health research projects. Read more: www.hrb.ie/hrb/minister...

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas and New Year from the HRB🎄 Our offices will close at 1pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopen on Friday 2nd January.

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

📣Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has announced €2M for women's health research. HRB will launch a new call for up to 10 #womenshealth research projects through its Applied Partnership Awards. 🗓️Call opens 16 Jan 📌Budget €200,000 each ℹ️Read more▶️ bit.ly/45gtr8l

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The HRB’s Evidence for Policy initiative strengthens Evidence-Informed Decision-Making by promoting mutual understanding between researchers and policy-makers. Gillian Markey, HRB Communications Manager, looks back on the initiative launched earlier this year. Read more ➡️ www.hrb.ie/blog/spotlig...

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

🚨Reminder! Applications for HRB's Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellowships Programme 2026 are now open. 🔬 Up to €950K in direct costs per grant 👥 Team-based funding model 🗓️ Closing: 17 December ℹ️More info & to apply bit.ly/49Bg1H6 #HealthResearch #PostdocFunding

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The EU is tightening port security to fight drug trafficking. Ciara Guiney looks more closely at the measures in a blog based on her detailed report in #Drugnet More: tinyurl.com/yffcyw94 Latest Drugnet: lnkd.in/eSSGnFFZ

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🚨Reminder! #EU4Health call for proposals to promote healthy living and prevent non-communicable diseases now open. 🔗Call details: hadea.ec.europa.eu/calls-propos... 🗓️Deadline: 6 January 2026 💶 Budget: €2 million

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Leading up to the HRB National Conference on Dec 03, we’re sharing expert tips on connecting research to policy. See Jonathan Drennan, of @ucddublin here. Limited conference spaces available. Register: tinyurl.com/37e9f953

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Leading up to the HRB National Conference on Dec 23, we’re sharing expert tips on connecting research to policy. See Jonathan Drennan, of UCD here. Limited conference spaces available. Register: tinyurl.com/37e9f953

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Discover how initiatives like Safe Futures, Parents Under Pressure, and the Infant Parent Support Project are shaping responses to drug-related challenges in Ireland, in the current edition of #DrugnetIreland. See: bit.ly/4oA8dt @EUDrugsAgency #EarlyIntervention #YouthSupport

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Prof Kathryn Oliver shares insights from her role as knowledge broker within the UK government. Here she explains the Areas of Research Interest concept, which formalises linkages between policy-makers and researchers. See: www.hrb.ie/blog/read-th...

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

From the DRIVE launch to cocaine-related harms and psychiatric admissions, the new edition of #DrugnetIreland brings you the latest data on Ireland’s drug landscape. This edition includes a special supplement on drug use prevalence. See: tinyurl.com/mpfsvmvu

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Gabapentinoids are now Ireland’s fastest-rising drug misuse threat, with fatalities increasing by 35% annually. Sean Millar explores this trend in his blog, based on a more detailed report in the latest edition of #Drugnet. See: tinyurl.com/338jzf7y

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

New #DrugnetIreland out now! Explore research on etizolam-related deaths, prescribable drug misuse, and non-fatal opioid overdoses. Also featuring a special supplement on drug use prevalence in Ireland. See: bit.ly/4oA8dt #HRBevidenceforpolicy #PublicHealth

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Registration is open for our next #HRBEvidenceforPolicy webinar. This event will feature presentations from, Dr Deirdre Mongan, HRB Research Officer and Dr Margaret Brennan, TCD. 📅 30 October, 13.00 For more information and to register www.hrb.ie/event/webina...

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Dr Deirdre Mongan looks back on the recent #HRBEvidenceforPolicy webinar where she presented on the links between childhood adversity and substance use in young adulthood. See blog www.hrb.ie/blog/explori... Registration now open for the next in this series of webinars www.hrb.ie/event/webina...

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

📢 New EP PerMed Call 📢 EP PerMed's 2026 Research, Innovation & Technology Call, 'Test and Demonstration of Multimodal Data Approaches for Personalised Medicine' is now open. 🖥️Register for the online info day on 28 October➡️ bit.ly/48Dk7Oy ℹ️ bit.ly/4o5JDAY

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

New Drugnet Ireland out now! This edition dives into Ireland’s national drugs strategy evaluation, the re-established Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use, and new insights into adolescent cannabis use. See: tinyurl.com/mpfsvmvu @EUDrugsAgency #HRBevidenceforpolicy #Drugnet #DrugPolicy

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Dr Jane Murphy, co-author of the recent HRB report into gaps in women’s health research across the OECD, says input from clinicians and patients is needed to address these deficiencies. Watch/listen on the HRB Evidence for Policy page: tinyurl.com/3hzwc4yy #womenshealth

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

A new HRB report, Effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of pharmacist prescribing, examines pharmacists prescribing compared with other prescribing healthcare professionals. Press release and link to full report www.hrb.ie/hrb/hrb-repo...

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HRB report shows pharmacist prescribing is effective, safe, and cost-effective | HRB | Health Research Board

Effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of pharmacist prescribing examines pharmacists prescribing* compared with other prescribing healthcare

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Studies reporting the sex and gender of participants helps build better evidence, Dr Claire O'Connell, presenter of the Health Research Podcast says in discussion about gaps in women's health research. Watch/Listen: tinyurl.com/3hzwc4yy #womenshealth #evidenceforpolicy

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

'Where there are gaps in evidence, there are gaps in care.' Dr Linda Biesty tells the Health Research Podcast that the HRB’s OECD-wide review of women’s health research highlights real-world impacts. Watch/Listen: tinyurl.com/3hzwc4yy #womenshealth #evidenceforpolicy

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Women are less included in trials, and female-specific outcomes are under-reported, says Dr Susan Smith, Professor of General Practice at Trinity College Dublin on the Health Research Podcast. @Watch/listen on the HRB #evidenceforpolicy page: tinyurl.com/3hzwc4yy #womenshealth

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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 · 02/10/2025

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

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

📢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 · 30/09/2025

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

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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 · 23/09/2025

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 · 19/09/2025

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

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

📣 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 · 12/09/2025

📢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...

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

📣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...

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🚨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 · 05/09/2025

📢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

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

📣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⬇️

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

📢€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?...

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

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...

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

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

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

📣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

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

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 · 11/08/2025

📢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...

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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

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

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 · 08/08/2025

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

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

€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 icastellano@hrb.ie

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Health Research Board @hrbireland.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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

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