International Health Research Institute

IHRI: Education & Research

Innovating Across Diverse Fields

IHRI: A Hub for Healthcare Innovation and Education

At IHRI, our focus on education and research spans multiple cutting-edge domains poised to revolutionize healthcare. Our strategic selection of focus areas ensures that our work generates innovative, scalable solutions applicable across various health systems and environments.

Our Educational & Research Focus Areas

1. Centre For Systems People & Technology

Fostering stronger leadership and collaboration to enhance decision-making and teamwork in healthcare environments.Effective leadership and cohesive team dynamics are critical to delivering high-quality patient care, particularly in fast-paced, high-pressure healthcare settings. Our research in Leadership & Management explores the ways in which healthcare teams function, and how leadership practices can enhance both individual and team performance. Read more

2. Centre for Research  

Designing robust healthcare systems that are adaptable, efficient, and patient-centered, driving systemic improvements for populations worldwide.
Healthcare systems must constantly evolve to meet the growing demands of patient care, technological advancements, and public health crises. Our Health Systems research focuses on optimizing the design and function of healthcare infrastructures to ensure they are more efficient, accessible, and resilient. Read More

3. Centre for Space Science & Human Performance:

Exploring the effects of extreme environments on human health and developing new solutions to advance care for future space exploration and beyond. In the unique and extreme environment of space, both physical and psychological factors play a critical role in health and performance. IHRI’s Space & Human Factors research explores how human bodies and minds respond to the rigors of space travel and extreme environments, with the goal of applying these findings to healthcare on Earth. Read more

4. Centre for Health
Revolutionizing emergency care to provide rapid, effective interventions before patients even reach the hospital.
The moments before a patient reaches a healthcare facility are often the most critical for saving lives. Our Prehospital Care research focuses on improving emergency response systems, developing interventions for use in the field, and ensuring that patients receive the right care as soon as possible. Read more