From basic research discovering the causes of disease, through to evaluating novel ways of delivering care to the most vulnerable people in society, the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research (PIHR) is a thriving community that conducts adventurous world-leading research with the explicit purpose of improving the health and care of the populations we serve. At the heart of PIHR’s mission is a desire to solve the problems that really matter to people.
Our mission is to promote an interdisciplinary, inclusive enterprise with a real commitment to working across boundaries in order to meet the needs of the people of the South West and other rural, coastal, and deprived communities worldwide.
If you have a query about the institute or an idea for a collaboration please contact us via: PIHRSupport@plymouth.ac.uk
Research themes
Featured Research
Leading the way in Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation (TUS)
Supporting Research Prioritisation at the Global Level
Co-Creation and Community Engagement
Researching in partnership with people and communities
PIHR Building a Rich Research Environment 2024
SHAP(E)ing Health Collaborations
Health research news
- Ultrasound can be used as search and rescue tool for the brain 29 October 2024
- Magicians don’t mind sharing the secrets behind tricks – if they are their own 28 October 2024
- People with dyslexia and dyscalculia show less bias, study shows 9 October 2024
- Join our experts for a Voyage of Discovery 2 October 2024
- Art for nursing students to help boost their resilience 2 October 2024
Health research events
- Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research seminars 14 November 2024 13:00 - 14:00
- Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research seminars 9 December 2024 13:00 - 14:00
- Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research seminars 11 February 2025 13:00 - 14:00
- Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research seminars 9 April 2025 13:00 - 14:00