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Luxembourg Health & Sport Sciences Research Institute (LHSSRI)

LHSSRI is a non-profit research institute focused on prevention, personalised health and human performance. Through cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary collaboration, we develop innovative solutions that translate scientific knowledge into tangible benefits for individuals and society.

Our profile

Innovating for health and sports science

The Luxembourg Health & Sport Sciences Research Institute (LHSSRI) is a non-profit organisation (association sans but lucratif – ASBL) founded in 2018.

The LHSSRI is dedicated to developing and evaluating innovative approaches in health and sport science to improve well-being, mobility and quality of life across different populations. Beyond conducting pioneering research, LHSSRI fosters collaborations with universities, healthcare providers, and public engagement partners to maximise real-world impact.

The LHSSRI provides opportunities for both local and international communities to participate in innovative scientific activities, building a bridge between researchers and the related community.

Our Mission and Vision

From discovery to real-world impact

  • Mission

At the Luxembourg Health & Sport Sciences Research Institute (LHSSRI), we promote, execute, and support cutting-edge, community-centred health and sport research, co-creating knowledge with professional and public communities to improve well-being and quality of life.

  • Vision

To lead the way in community-centred research in health and sports science.

Our activities

Turning scientific knowledge into societal impact

Our research activities combine scientific excellence with practical application, generating new knowledge and innovative solutions that improve health, mobility, and quality of life across different populations.

Future direction

Building the Research Ecosystem of Tomorrow

LHSSRI is advancing a high-risk, high-gain research agenda focused on prevention, personalised health, and neuromusculoskeletal research. By bridging fundamental science, clinical practice, and community-based applications, our next objective is to generate innovative knowledge to improve human movement, health, and quality of life across the lifespan.

Our funded projects

Bridging research and practice

Our publications

Sharing knowledge with the scientific community

Facilities

Advanced tools for impactful research

Our facilities offer state-of-the-art equipment and spaces for learning, experimentation, and advancing research in health and sport science.

Our team

Collaborating for excellence

Prof. Olga Barrera
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Prof. Olga Barrera

Prof. Dr. Alessandro Marco De Nunzio
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Prof. Dr. Alessandro Marco De Nunzio

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roberto Meroni
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roberto Meroni

Prof. Dr. Thorben Hülsdünker
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Prof. Dr. Thorben Hülsdünker

Mylene Antoine
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Mylene Antoine

Research contact

Any questions?

Our team will be happy to answer your questions about our non-profit association and our research activities:
E-mail: obarrera.asbl@lunex.lu

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+352 288 494-40

50, avenue du Parc des Sports L-4671 Differdange

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