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We are pleased to present to you the 2020 51±¾É« Health Research Institute Annual Report.

This report describes the achievements and activities of the Institute in that year. 

For the 2020 report, we have a special focus on projects and collaborations undertaken by our members that contributed to the Covid-19 pandemic response, in addition to a sample of the many other successful projects undertaken during 2020. 

You will see that the HRI is continuing its rapid growth in productivity and impact, with a wide range of exciting initiatives.  The 2020 report’s particular focus on research on the Covid-19 pandemic highlights the important role played by the HRI’s Clinical Research Support Unit in Covid-19 related studies and support, and also the diversity of funded HRI projects and critical, collaborations on a local and national level which have enhanced our knowledge of the pathology, epidemiology, and impact of Covid-19.

This work has highlighted the importance of quality health research at UL, and the strengths of the HRI team and members in achieving so much in difficult circumstances during 2020.