Research and Innovation

Cork University Hospital │ Research & Innovation Strategy │ 2025 - 2028

Background

CUH is the largest HSE Model 4 hospital in the state and uniquely provides fully integrated adult, paediatric, maternity and mental health services on a single campus. Through active participation in research and innovation, we can ensure that our patients have early access to cutting edge, life enhancing and lifesaving treatments. Our combination of scale, experience, service integration and academic alignment places CUH in a strong position to lead nationally in health research and innovation.

We have a long-standing track record of conducting and contributing to high quality research across all clinical directorates and specialities. This activity is underpinned by
robust governance and oversight provided by our Research Office and the essential support of our research units; Cancer Trials Cork (HRB funded UCC Cancer Trials Group site), HRB Clinical Research Facility at UCC (CRF-UCC), The Irish Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research (INFANT) and APC Microbiome Ireland (APC). CUH takes great pride in serving as the primary teaching hospital for University College Cork, which is supported by a deep and enduring academic relationship underpinning our commitment to research, innovation and education.

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