Health Economics and Policy Analysis Centre (HEPAC)

The Health Economics and Policy Analysis Centre (HEPAC) is located in the Institute for the Lifecourse and Society (ILAS) at the University of Galway. The Centre is part of the research network at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics. HEPAC have extensive links with clinical and social science researchers at the University of Galway, as well as being engaged in active collaborations with colleagues in national and international organisations. Researchers at HEPAC are currently applying health economic methods to explore a range of research questions relating to global challenges, sustainable development goals, and public policy needs. While the research is mainly of an applied nature with an emphasis on peer-reviewed academic output, members of HEPAC also engage and contribute to policy formulation in a range of areas at national and international level. Current research projects include those funded by agencies such as the Health Research Board, Science Foundation Ireland, and industry partners.