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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

📢 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

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

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

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...

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

'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

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

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

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

📢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

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

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...

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

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

📣 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...

📢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...

📣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...

🚨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

📢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

📣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⬇️

📢€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?...

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...

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

📣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

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

📢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...

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

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

€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]

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

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

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

A new Health Research Board (HRB) report on alcohol treatment demand shows 8,745 cases were treated for problem alcohol use in Ireland in 2024, representing a 7% increase on 2023. Read press release and download the full report here www.hrb.ie/hrb/hrb-repo...

Tune in to episode 2 of The Health Research Podcast for insights from the Head of the EU Policy Lab, Dr Thomas Hemmelgarn about the triangle of impact for researchers. Watch the full episode: shorturl.at/sy3Q6 Listen: shorturl.at/006Zp #evidenceforpolicy

Congrats to Dr Lisa Kiely (UCC), Prof Ronan Cahill (UCD) & Dr Susanne O’Reilly (SVUH) on their 2025–26 Fulbright Awards co-sponsored by the HRB. They will be conducting research at UTSW, Dallas, UPenn, Philadelphia & BIDMC, Boston respectively. #Fulbright #HRB

Public policy specialist Professor Paul Cairney from the University of Stirling raised challenging questions about the role of evidence in decision-making at a recent HRB webinar. Read about the presentation: shorturl.at/ObmNP Watch the webinar: shorturl.at/WZtsy #evidenceforpolicy

Are you a #researcher interested in the application of Generative #AI models in healthcare? If so, don’t miss the latest Horizon Europe call under Health Destination 4. ℹ️ Full call details: bit.ly/4kvi01l 💡Funding available: €40 million 🗓️Deadline: 16/09/25

The life cycle for policy-making is not as linear as it might first appear. Dr Claire O’Connell, presenter of The Health Research Podcast, gives an example here. Watch the full episode: shorturl.at/sy3Q6 Listen: shorturl.at/006Zp #evidenceforpolicy

HRB Research Officer Dr Deirdre Mongan outlined details on RTE Drivetime yesterday of two reports on drug use in Ireland, one of which shows a surge in cocaine-related harm. Listen: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... Read Deirdre's' blog with links to the reports: www.hrb.ie/blog/cocaine...

Dr Thomas Hemmelgarn Head of the EU Policy Lab in Brussels tells the latest episode of The Health Research Podcast that evidence-based policy-making increases public trust in democratic institutions. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/43gDqtV ▶️ Watch: bit.ly/4nFWMAY #evidenceforpolicy

€232m funding available under Horizon Europe Health Destination 3-Tackling diseases & reducing disease burden. Topics include leveraging #AI for pandemic preparedness & phage therapy for antibiotic-resistant infections. Call details: bit.ly/3U2TlXa 🗓️Deadline:16/09/25