Health Research Charities Ireland (HRCI), previously known as the Medical Research Charities Group (MRCG), is the national umbrella organisation of charities active in medical and health research, together representing over 1 million Irish patients. Through support and advocacy, we represent the joint interests of our members, working to improve health and prevent illness through research.

We also run the Irish Health Research Forum, bringing together all stakeholders to improve health research in Ireland.

We believe that every patient should have the opportunity to participate in health research and that every healthcare professional should be supported in its undertaking.