About Us
UCD CSTAR, a Research and Continuing Professional Development Centre, was founded in December 2012 by a group of academic/health researchers from UCD, Trinity College Dublin ((opens in a new window)TCD), University of Galway ((opens in a new window)UoG), University of Limerick ((opens in a new window)UL) and a number of other institutions with the support of the Health Research Board ((opens in a new window)HRB). We operate as a collaborative and consulting agency from the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy, and Sports Science (SPHPSS) at UCD.
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality and increase the quantity of health research in Ireland. To achieve that, the Centre strives:
- To collaborate with leading Irish research teams, and provide a research support environment for academics, state agencies, and charity organisations.
- To develop effective training and education in study design, biostatistics and medical statistics, state-of-the-art statistical tools, and responsible research conduct across a broad range of applied fields.