Dementia Research Network Ireland
@drni.bsky.social
DRNI facilitates collaborative interdisciplinary research & policy development in dementia on the island of Ireland. School of Medicine, TCD.
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Our new report “The Prevalence of Dementia in Europe 2025” provides updated figures for the number of people living with dementia both for Europe as a whole (EU and non-EU), as well as each of the countries within.
#DementiaPrevalence #DementiaInEurope
www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/new-alz...
#DementiaPrevalence #DementiaInEurope
www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/new-alz...
January 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Our new report “The Prevalence of Dementia in Europe 2025” provides updated figures for the number of people living with dementia both for Europe as a whole (EU and non-EU), as well as each of the countries within.
#DementiaPrevalence #DementiaInEurope
www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/new-alz...
#DementiaPrevalence #DementiaInEurope
www.alzheimer-europe.org/news/new-alz...
🧠EMERALD-Lewy invites you to a Open Day in honour of World Lewy Body Dementia Day! This event aims to create awareness about LBD through interactive activities.
🗓️Wed 28/01
⌚️15.30
📍UNIT 18 - Trinity in the Community (Pearse St &Macken St intersection)
✨All are welcome!
🗓️Wed 28/01
⌚️15.30
📍UNIT 18 - Trinity in the Community (Pearse St &Macken St intersection)
✨All are welcome!
January 26, 2026 at 10:02 AM
🧠EMERALD-Lewy invites you to a Open Day in honour of World Lewy Body Dementia Day! This event aims to create awareness about LBD through interactive activities.
🗓️Wed 28/01
⌚️15.30
📍UNIT 18 - Trinity in the Community (Pearse St &Macken St intersection)
✨All are welcome!
🗓️Wed 28/01
⌚️15.30
📍UNIT 18 - Trinity in the Community (Pearse St &Macken St intersection)
✨All are welcome!
📢 There are ➡️ 5️⃣ ⬅️ weeks left to submit your abstract to DRNI's Early Career Researcher Day!
ℹ️Taking place 09/04 in @uniofgalway, the abstract submission deadline is 27th February. For info or to register to attend: dementianetwork.ie/news-item/dr...
🤝We hope to see you there!
ℹ️Taking place 09/04 in @uniofgalway, the abstract submission deadline is 27th February. For info or to register to attend: dementianetwork.ie/news-item/dr...
🤝We hope to see you there!
January 21, 2026 at 11:47 AM
📢 There are ➡️ 5️⃣ ⬅️ weeks left to submit your abstract to DRNI's Early Career Researcher Day!
ℹ️Taking place 09/04 in @uniofgalway, the abstract submission deadline is 27th February. For info or to register to attend: dementianetwork.ie/news-item/dr...
🤝We hope to see you there!
ℹ️Taking place 09/04 in @uniofgalway, the abstract submission deadline is 27th February. For info or to register to attend: dementianetwork.ie/news-item/dr...
🤝We hope to see you there!
Interested in clinical trials and trial developments? Then why not join @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social & others for the Trialist Lunch & Learn series!
🗓️The first session is taking place Thursday, 15th January at the University of Galway.
ℹ️More info and registration link: tinyurl.com/4yszvzn3
🗓️The first session is taking place Thursday, 15th January at the University of Galway.
ℹ️More info and registration link: tinyurl.com/4yszvzn3
January 8, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Interested in clinical trials and trial developments? Then why not join @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social & others for the Trialist Lunch & Learn series!
🗓️The first session is taking place Thursday, 15th January at the University of Galway.
ℹ️More info and registration link: tinyurl.com/4yszvzn3
🗓️The first session is taking place Thursday, 15th January at the University of Galway.
ℹ️More info and registration link: tinyurl.com/4yszvzn3
🌊DRNI's Trasna na dTonnta first 🔦Spotlight of 2026 is Dr Aoife Cosgrave!
🧠A PhD in neuroscience, Aoife works as science communication officer at @AlzResearchUK. To learn more about Aoife's research and work, go to: dementianetwork.ie/trasna-na-dt...
🧠A PhD in neuroscience, Aoife works as science communication officer at @AlzResearchUK. To learn more about Aoife's research and work, go to: dementianetwork.ie/trasna-na-dt...
January 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
🌊DRNI's Trasna na dTonnta first 🔦Spotlight of 2026 is Dr Aoife Cosgrave!
🧠A PhD in neuroscience, Aoife works as science communication officer at @AlzResearchUK. To learn more about Aoife's research and work, go to: dementianetwork.ie/trasna-na-dt...
🧠A PhD in neuroscience, Aoife works as science communication officer at @AlzResearchUK. To learn more about Aoife's research and work, go to: dementianetwork.ie/trasna-na-dt...
📢Tallaght University Hospital's Institute of Memory& Cognition today launched their new podcast "The Many Faces of Alzheimer's". This 12-part series will hear from a wide variety of speakers, incl DRNI's own Sean Kennelly.
🎧Available where you get your podcasts, or: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
🎧Available where you get your podcasts, or: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
THE MANY FACES OF ALZHEIMER'S - YouTube
Welcome to THE MANY FACES OF ALZHEIMER'S, brought to you by the INSTITUTE OF MEMORY & COGNITION at TALLAGHT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DUBLIN. Every three seconds,...
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January 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
📢Tallaght University Hospital's Institute of Memory& Cognition today launched their new podcast "The Many Faces of Alzheimer's". This 12-part series will hear from a wide variety of speakers, incl DRNI's own Sean Kennelly.
🎧Available where you get your podcasts, or: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
🎧Available where you get your podcasts, or: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
💪🔎looking for a new challenge?
Tallaght University Hospital are hiring a ➡️Dementia Clinical Research Project Manager⬅️ in the at the Tallaght Institute for Memory and Cognition (TIMC).
⏱️Deadline extended until 12/01 - to find out more, go to tinyurl.com/4sed42nc
Tallaght University Hospital are hiring a ➡️Dementia Clinical Research Project Manager⬅️ in the at the Tallaght Institute for Memory and Cognition (TIMC).
⏱️Deadline extended until 12/01 - to find out more, go to tinyurl.com/4sed42nc
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January 6, 2026 at 11:23 AM
💪🔎looking for a new challenge?
Tallaght University Hospital are hiring a ➡️Dementia Clinical Research Project Manager⬅️ in the at the Tallaght Institute for Memory and Cognition (TIMC).
⏱️Deadline extended until 12/01 - to find out more, go to tinyurl.com/4sed42nc
Tallaght University Hospital are hiring a ➡️Dementia Clinical Research Project Manager⬅️ in the at the Tallaght Institute for Memory and Cognition (TIMC).
⏱️Deadline extended until 12/01 - to find out more, go to tinyurl.com/4sed42nc
📚DRNI were delighted to attend the launch of "Human Rights in Dementia Care: A Good Practice Guide" last week in @tcddublin.bsky.social.
🖊️Written by Suzanne Cahill, Fiona Kelly & Helen Rochford Brennan, this book outlines how to apply a human rights approach in dementia care.
🖊️Written by Suzanne Cahill, Fiona Kelly & Helen Rochford Brennan, this book outlines how to apply a human rights approach in dementia care.
December 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
📚DRNI were delighted to attend the launch of "Human Rights in Dementia Care: A Good Practice Guide" last week in @tcddublin.bsky.social.
🖊️Written by Suzanne Cahill, Fiona Kelly & Helen Rochford Brennan, this book outlines how to apply a human rights approach in dementia care.
🖊️Written by Suzanne Cahill, Fiona Kelly & Helen Rochford Brennan, this book outlines how to apply a human rights approach in dementia care.
Reposted by Dementia Research Network Ireland
The Naci Lab was delighted to present at the European Parliament event on Dementia Prevention & Brain Health in Women, hosted by @drni.bsky.social. Thanks to Nina Carberry, MEP @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social, for her commitment to dementia research! Thanks to all attendees! @lorinanaci.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The Naci Lab was delighted to present at the European Parliament event on Dementia Prevention & Brain Health in Women, hosted by @drni.bsky.social. Thanks to Nina Carberry, MEP @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social, for her commitment to dementia research! Thanks to all attendees! @lorinanaci.bsky.social
📢DRNI & the @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social present "Brain Health & Dementia: Understanding&Connection", an event designed to provide practical information about brain health & dementia!
🗓️Wednesday, 25 February
⏰10.00-15.30
🗺️Civic Theatre, Tallaght
➡️To register: tinyurl.com/y5huxztw
🗓️Wednesday, 25 February
⏰10.00-15.30
🗺️Civic Theatre, Tallaght
➡️To register: tinyurl.com/y5huxztw
December 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
📢DRNI & the @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social present "Brain Health & Dementia: Understanding&Connection", an event designed to provide practical information about brain health & dementia!
🗓️Wednesday, 25 February
⏰10.00-15.30
🗺️Civic Theatre, Tallaght
➡️To register: tinyurl.com/y5huxztw
🗓️Wednesday, 25 February
⏰10.00-15.30
🗺️Civic Theatre, Tallaght
➡️To register: tinyurl.com/y5huxztw
🤝Yesterday @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social MEP & DRNI hosted an event focusing on dementia & brain health in women.
✨Sincere thanks to Nina Carberry for her strong commitment to dementia research & support! Thanks also to our fantastic speakers, & all those attending in person and online.
✨Sincere thanks to Nina Carberry for her strong commitment to dementia research & support! Thanks also to our fantastic speakers, & all those attending in person and online.
December 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
🤝Yesterday @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social MEP & DRNI hosted an event focusing on dementia & brain health in women.
✨Sincere thanks to Nina Carberry for her strong commitment to dementia research & support! Thanks also to our fantastic speakers, & all those attending in person and online.
✨Sincere thanks to Nina Carberry for her strong commitment to dementia research & support! Thanks also to our fantastic speakers, & all those attending in person and online.
✨Only 1️⃣ day left! To register for our event "Dementia and Brain Health in Women - Barriers and Opportunities", please see details below⬇️
🎉Registration open!
📢DRNI& @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social "Dementia&Brain Health in Women-Barriers and Opportunities" is rescheduled for 0⃣9⃣ December!
📍Join @lorinanaci.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @dementia_office & more in Brussels or online.
➡️Register: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...
📢DRNI& @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social "Dementia&Brain Health in Women-Barriers and Opportunities" is rescheduled for 0⃣9⃣ December!
📍Join @lorinanaci.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @dementia_office & more in Brussels or online.
➡️Register: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...
December 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
✨Only 1️⃣ day left! To register for our event "Dementia and Brain Health in Women - Barriers and Opportunities", please see details below⬇️
👉 GBHI & @tlrhub.bsky.social are hosting "A Conversation about Human Rights & Dementia: Unpacking the Essentials" on 10 December at 13.00-14.30.
🤝The event is an open conversation of persons with lived experience of dementia & human rights lawyers.
ℹ️ For info and to register: tinyurl.com/bddxc7b8
🤝The event is an open conversation of persons with lived experience of dementia & human rights lawyers.
ℹ️ For info and to register: tinyurl.com/bddxc7b8
Global Brain Health Institute | A Conversation on Human Rights and Dementia: Unpacking the Essentials I Dublin
Each year, December 10th is recognised globally as Human Rights Day. This year's theme, Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials, offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the everyday rights that matter...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
👉 GBHI & @tlrhub.bsky.social are hosting "A Conversation about Human Rights & Dementia: Unpacking the Essentials" on 10 December at 13.00-14.30.
🤝The event is an open conversation of persons with lived experience of dementia & human rights lawyers.
ℹ️ For info and to register: tinyurl.com/bddxc7b8
🤝The event is an open conversation of persons with lived experience of dementia & human rights lawyers.
ℹ️ For info and to register: tinyurl.com/bddxc7b8
🇮🇪🇪🇺Join DRNI & @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social for our event "Dementia & Brain Health in Women - Barriers and Opportunities" on Tuesday, 09 December in Brussels & online! Full programme available below ⬇️
👉To register go to: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...
👉To register go to: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🇮🇪🇪🇺Join DRNI & @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social for our event "Dementia & Brain Health in Women - Barriers and Opportunities" on Tuesday, 09 December in Brussels & online! Full programme available below ⬇️
👉To register go to: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...
👉To register go to: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...
🧠Did you know that women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's Disease over their lifetime, and that longevity alone does not explain this?
To find out more about dementia and women, why not join DRNI and @ninacarberry on 09/12!
To register: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...
To find out more about dementia and women, why not join DRNI and @ninacarberry on 09/12!
To register: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...
November 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🧠Did you know that women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's Disease over their lifetime, and that longevity alone does not explain this?
To find out more about dementia and women, why not join DRNI and @ninacarberry on 09/12!
To register: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...
To find out more about dementia and women, why not join DRNI and @ninacarberry on 09/12!
To register: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...
✨DRNI's annual ECR Day is back!
🤝Join what is a great opportunity for ECRs to present their research & network with peers!
🗓️DRNI ECR Day 2026 takes place 09 April 2026, in @universityofgalway.bsky.social
ℹ️ For info re abstract submission & to register, go to: forms.office.com/e/7y89Ywbuuh.
🤝Join what is a great opportunity for ECRs to present their research & network with peers!
🗓️DRNI ECR Day 2026 takes place 09 April 2026, in @universityofgalway.bsky.social
ℹ️ For info re abstract submission & to register, go to: forms.office.com/e/7y89Ywbuuh.
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
✨DRNI's annual ECR Day is back!
🤝Join what is a great opportunity for ECRs to present their research & network with peers!
🗓️DRNI ECR Day 2026 takes place 09 April 2026, in @universityofgalway.bsky.social
ℹ️ For info re abstract submission & to register, go to: forms.office.com/e/7y89Ywbuuh.
🤝Join what is a great opportunity for ECRs to present their research & network with peers!
🗓️DRNI ECR Day 2026 takes place 09 April 2026, in @universityofgalway.bsky.social
ℹ️ For info re abstract submission & to register, go to: forms.office.com/e/7y89Ywbuuh.
👉Have you registered for DRNI and @ninacarberry "Dementia and Brain Health in Women - Barriers and Opportunities"?
See below for details and how to register⬇️
See below for details and how to register⬇️
🎉Registration open!
📢DRNI& @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social "Dementia&Brain Health in Women-Barriers and Opportunities" is rescheduled for 0⃣9⃣ December!
📍Join @lorinanaci.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @dementia_office & more in Brussels or online.
➡️Register: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...
📢DRNI& @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social "Dementia&Brain Health in Women-Barriers and Opportunities" is rescheduled for 0⃣9⃣ December!
📍Join @lorinanaci.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @dementia_office & more in Brussels or online.
➡️Register: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...
November 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
👉Have you registered for DRNI and @ninacarberry "Dementia and Brain Health in Women - Barriers and Opportunities"?
See below for details and how to register⬇️
See below for details and how to register⬇️
🎨🎶🎸🎭🩰💃DRNI were delighted to attend the Creative Brainwaves event on Friday, which featured fascinating, interesting and thought-provoking talks and some great creative input!
👏Congratulations to all involved and we are already looking forward to the next one!
👏Congratulations to all involved and we are already looking forward to the next one!
November 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🎨🎶🎸🎭🩰💃DRNI were delighted to attend the Creative Brainwaves event on Friday, which featured fascinating, interesting and thought-provoking talks and some great creative input!
👏Congratulations to all involved and we are already looking forward to the next one!
👏Congratulations to all involved and we are already looking forward to the next one!
Reposted by Dementia Research Network Ireland
🤔 Unsure whether the Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II is for you?
Learn more about the challenge and how to take part with our fantastic team members, Sara Benesova and Terry Quinn! 👏
📅 Deadline for applications: 31st January 2026
➡️ Find out more: www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challen...
Learn more about the challenge and how to take part with our fantastic team members, Sara Benesova and Terry Quinn! 👏
📅 Deadline for applications: 31st January 2026
➡️ Find out more: www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challen...
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🤔 Unsure whether the Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II is for you?
Learn more about the challenge and how to take part with our fantastic team members, Sara Benesova and Terry Quinn! 👏
📅 Deadline for applications: 31st January 2026
➡️ Find out more: www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challen...
Learn more about the challenge and how to take part with our fantastic team members, Sara Benesova and Terry Quinn! 👏
📅 Deadline for applications: 31st January 2026
➡️ Find out more: www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challen...
Don't miss the Creative Brainwaves event in Friday, 14th November in the LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire🎨🎭🎼🎸💃
The event will showcase global and local initiatives in creative arts, dementia, brain health, PD, & extended reality (XR) with talks & workshops.
To book: www.tickettailor.com/events/dlrli...
The event will showcase global and local initiatives in creative arts, dementia, brain health, PD, & extended reality (XR) with talks & workshops.
To book: www.tickettailor.com/events/dlrli...
November 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Don't miss the Creative Brainwaves event in Friday, 14th November in the LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire🎨🎭🎼🎸💃
The event will showcase global and local initiatives in creative arts, dementia, brain health, PD, & extended reality (XR) with talks & workshops.
To book: www.tickettailor.com/events/dlrli...
The event will showcase global and local initiatives in creative arts, dementia, brain health, PD, & extended reality (XR) with talks & workshops.
To book: www.tickettailor.com/events/dlrli...
Reposted by Dementia Research Network Ireland
Honored to be spotlighted by Trasna na dTonnta! 🧠🔬🇮🇪😊
🔦Trasna na dTonnta has set its spotlight on Dr @maggieflanagan.bsky.social!
🧠A neuropathologist in @uthealthsa.bsky.social her research is in diagnostic neuropathology, brain banking, and cutting-edge digital pathology.
To learn more about Margaret's work, go to: dementianetwork.ie/trasna-na-dt...
🧠A neuropathologist in @uthealthsa.bsky.social her research is in diagnostic neuropathology, brain banking, and cutting-edge digital pathology.
To learn more about Margaret's work, go to: dementianetwork.ie/trasna-na-dt...
November 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Honored to be spotlighted by Trasna na dTonnta! 🧠🔬🇮🇪😊
Reposted by Dementia Research Network Ireland
On 9 December, an important event on "Dementia and Brain Health in Women - Barriers and Opportunities" is taking at the Parliament in Brussels.
Mark the date and sign up to join @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social and @drni.bsky.social in person or to attend online:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Mark the date and sign up to join @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social and @drni.bsky.social in person or to attend online:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 6, 2025 at 7:56 AM
On 9 December, an important event on "Dementia and Brain Health in Women - Barriers and Opportunities" is taking at the Parliament in Brussels.
Mark the date and sign up to join @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social and @drni.bsky.social in person or to attend online:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Mark the date and sign up to join @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social and @drni.bsky.social in person or to attend online:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reposted by Dementia Research Network Ireland
📢 There's still plenty of time to take part in the Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II!
Access large datasets with academic and technical support from an expert in-house team that is here to help every step of the way.💡
Deadline: 31/01/2026
#DataChallengeII 🧠
Access large datasets with academic and technical support from an expert in-house team that is here to help every step of the way.💡
Deadline: 31/01/2026
#DataChallengeII 🧠
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
📢 There's still plenty of time to take part in the Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II!
Access large datasets with academic and technical support from an expert in-house team that is here to help every step of the way.💡
Deadline: 31/01/2026
#DataChallengeII 🧠
Access large datasets with academic and technical support from an expert in-house team that is here to help every step of the way.💡
Deadline: 31/01/2026
#DataChallengeII 🧠
The EMERALD-Lewy project at @tcddublin.bsky.social are looking for participants for a workshop with Lewy body dementia care partners.
This novel workshop will explore being a carer through the creative arts🎨🎭🎼
ℹ️ For more information, or to register your interest, please email: brownesh@tcd.ie.
This novel workshop will explore being a carer through the creative arts🎨🎭🎼
ℹ️ For more information, or to register your interest, please email: brownesh@tcd.ie.
November 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The EMERALD-Lewy project at @tcddublin.bsky.social are looking for participants for a workshop with Lewy body dementia care partners.
This novel workshop will explore being a carer through the creative arts🎨🎭🎼
ℹ️ For more information, or to register your interest, please email: brownesh@tcd.ie.
This novel workshop will explore being a carer through the creative arts🎨🎭🎼
ℹ️ For more information, or to register your interest, please email: brownesh@tcd.ie.
🔦Trasna na dTonnta has set its spotlight on Dr @maggieflanagan.bsky.social!
🧠A neuropathologist in @uthealthsa.bsky.social her research is in diagnostic neuropathology, brain banking, and cutting-edge digital pathology.
To learn more about Margaret's work, go to: dementianetwork.ie/trasna-na-dt...
🧠A neuropathologist in @uthealthsa.bsky.social her research is in diagnostic neuropathology, brain banking, and cutting-edge digital pathology.
To learn more about Margaret's work, go to: dementianetwork.ie/trasna-na-dt...
November 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🔦Trasna na dTonnta has set its spotlight on Dr @maggieflanagan.bsky.social!
🧠A neuropathologist in @uthealthsa.bsky.social her research is in diagnostic neuropathology, brain banking, and cutting-edge digital pathology.
To learn more about Margaret's work, go to: dementianetwork.ie/trasna-na-dt...
🧠A neuropathologist in @uthealthsa.bsky.social her research is in diagnostic neuropathology, brain banking, and cutting-edge digital pathology.
To learn more about Margaret's work, go to: dementianetwork.ie/trasna-na-dt...