About the HISRC

The Health Information Systems Research Centre (HISRC) is a multidisciplinary centre, at University College Cork (UCC), building on the growing synergy between information systems, technology and healthcare. It partners with the College of Medicine and Health, the Health Innovation Hub and the Tyndall National Institute at UCC, on joint research and commercialisation initiatives to drive innovation throughout the health service.

Translational research within the HISRC investigates how technology integration, social factors, organisational structures and business processes affect not only the delivery but also the definition of healthcare services. This research is essential to maximise the benefit of adopting information systems and technology within healthcare. It applies health information systems methodology and research to improve health outcomes for patients, to support healthcare professionals, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of health services in all sectors from primary to tertiary care.

The HISRC is the platform where a wide range of stakeholders including the healthcare services, patient groups, healthcare practitioners, academia and industry, collaborate and work on health informatics research projects. It provides the necessary expertise (people, process, technology) to support information systems research between these key groups and enable the development of innovative solutions.

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