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.
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...
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...
🎉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...
October 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🎉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...
DRNI were very excited to attend the @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social fabulous DRATgon's Den research event yesterday. ECR's presentations & the quality of the research was outstanding, big congratulations to the winner & all who took part, and to the ASI for organising such a fun event!
October 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
DRNI were very excited to attend the @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social fabulous DRATgon's Den research event yesterday. ECR's presentations & the quality of the research was outstanding, big congratulations to the winner & all who took part, and to the ASI for organising such a fun event!
🧠Are you a care partner of a person living with LBD?
✍️The Emerald Lewy project in @tcddublin.bsky.social is inviting current/former care partners of a person with dementia to take a survey to identify support gaps & improving quality of life.
➡️See below or go to tinyurl.com/5bs9prac
✍️The Emerald Lewy project in @tcddublin.bsky.social is inviting current/former care partners of a person with dementia to take a survey to identify support gaps & improving quality of life.
➡️See below or go to tinyurl.com/5bs9prac
October 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🧠Are you a care partner of a person living with LBD?
✍️The Emerald Lewy project in @tcddublin.bsky.social is inviting current/former care partners of a person with dementia to take a survey to identify support gaps & improving quality of life.
➡️See below or go to tinyurl.com/5bs9prac
✍️The Emerald Lewy project in @tcddublin.bsky.social is inviting current/former care partners of a person with dementia to take a survey to identify support gaps & improving quality of life.
➡️See below or go to tinyurl.com/5bs9prac
🤝Don't miss "Voice in Action: Social health supports for people living with young-onset dementia" in @universityofgalway.bsky.social on October 29th!
Part of the #PPIFestival2025, this event will share research insights & personal stories of people living with young-onset dementia.
Register below⬇️
Part of the #PPIFestival2025, this event will share research insights & personal stories of people living with young-onset dementia.
Register below⬇️
October 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🤝Don't miss "Voice in Action: Social health supports for people living with young-onset dementia" in @universityofgalway.bsky.social on October 29th!
Part of the #PPIFestival2025, this event will share research insights & personal stories of people living with young-onset dementia.
Register below⬇️
Part of the #PPIFestival2025, this event will share research insights & personal stories of people living with young-onset dementia.
Register below⬇️
What an amazing experience #35AEC has been! DRNI really enjoyed the knowledgeable & thought-provoking presentations, innovative and insightful posters, & meaningful networking with great people. Thank you @alzheimereurope.bsky.social - and we can't wait to attend #36AEC next year in Dublin!
October 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
What an amazing experience #35AEC has been! DRNI really enjoyed the knowledgeable & thought-provoking presentations, innovative and insightful posters, & meaningful networking with great people. Thank you @alzheimereurope.bsky.social - and we can't wait to attend #36AEC next year in Dublin!
🚨Unfortunately, our event with @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social is postponed due to strikes scheduled in Brussels, which are expected to significantly impact transportation for both speakers & attendees.
We will communicate the new event date as soon as it is confirmed - thanks for your understanding!
We will communicate the new event date as soon as it is confirmed - thanks for your understanding!
October 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🚨Unfortunately, our event with @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social is postponed due to strikes scheduled in Brussels, which are expected to significantly impact transportation for both speakers & attendees.
We will communicate the new event date as soon as it is confirmed - thanks for your understanding!
We will communicate the new event date as soon as it is confirmed - thanks for your understanding!
👏Thank you to the DSIDC for organising Advanced Healthcare Planning Day last Friday, a really important and timely event.
The day was full of informative, useful and practical talks, in the great surrounds of MISA, St James's Hospital.
The day was full of informative, useful and practical talks, in the great surrounds of MISA, St James's Hospital.
September 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
👏Thank you to the DSIDC for organising Advanced Healthcare Planning Day last Friday, a really important and timely event.
The day was full of informative, useful and practical talks, in the great surrounds of MISA, St James's Hospital.
The day was full of informative, useful and practical talks, in the great surrounds of MISA, St James's Hospital.
➡️Registration is now open for DRNI & Nina Carberry MEP event "Dementia and Brain Health in Women-Barriers and Opportunities"!
🗓️14/10
⌚️12.30-14.30 CET
📍European Parliament
✍️For more information and to register: tinyurl.com/2tm524ry
🗓️14/10
⌚️12.30-14.30 CET
📍European Parliament
✍️For more information and to register: tinyurl.com/2tm524ry
September 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM
➡️Registration is now open for DRNI & Nina Carberry MEP event "Dementia and Brain Health in Women-Barriers and Opportunities"!
🗓️14/10
⌚️12.30-14.30 CET
📍European Parliament
✍️For more information and to register: tinyurl.com/2tm524ry
🗓️14/10
⌚️12.30-14.30 CET
📍European Parliament
✍️For more information and to register: tinyurl.com/2tm524ry
✨DRNI & TIMC were thrilled to host our symposium 'Less Common & Young Onset Dementias' on Wednesday in Tallaght University Hospital.
🤝Sincere thanks to our fantastic audience for attending, and for their great engagement and interest! Special thanks also to our marvellous speakers.
🤝Sincere thanks to our fantastic audience for attending, and for their great engagement and interest! Special thanks also to our marvellous speakers.
September 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
✨DRNI & TIMC were thrilled to host our symposium 'Less Common & Young Onset Dementias' on Wednesday in Tallaght University Hospital.
🤝Sincere thanks to our fantastic audience for attending, and for their great engagement and interest! Special thanks also to our marvellous speakers.
🤝Sincere thanks to our fantastic audience for attending, and for their great engagement and interest! Special thanks also to our marvellous speakers.
📄Survey - Developing an Integrated Care Pathway for LBD in Ireland
➡️The EMERALD-Lewy project is developing a co-produced Lewy Body Dementia integrated care pathway for Ireland.
✍️Take this survey to provide valuable insights into current practice: tinyurl.com/34vkmbpk
➡️The EMERALD-Lewy project is developing a co-produced Lewy Body Dementia integrated care pathway for Ireland.
✍️Take this survey to provide valuable insights into current practice: tinyurl.com/34vkmbpk
August 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
📄Survey - Developing an Integrated Care Pathway for LBD in Ireland
➡️The EMERALD-Lewy project is developing a co-produced Lewy Body Dementia integrated care pathway for Ireland.
✍️Take this survey to provide valuable insights into current practice: tinyurl.com/34vkmbpk
➡️The EMERALD-Lewy project is developing a co-produced Lewy Body Dementia integrated care pathway for Ireland.
✍️Take this survey to provide valuable insights into current practice: tinyurl.com/34vkmbpk
📢Join @TUH_Tallaght Institute of Memory & Cognition on 0⃣3⃣/0⃣9⃣ for a Clinical Symposium on Less Common & Young-Onset Dementia!
Target audience are HCP's involved in diagnosis &care of people with less common & YOD. Approved for CPD.
➡️To register: tinyurl.com/mrx2kzs2
Target audience are HCP's involved in diagnosis &care of people with less common & YOD. Approved for CPD.
➡️To register: tinyurl.com/mrx2kzs2
August 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
📢Join @TUH_Tallaght Institute of Memory & Cognition on 0⃣3⃣/0⃣9⃣ for a Clinical Symposium on Less Common & Young-Onset Dementia!
Target audience are HCP's involved in diagnosis &care of people with less common & YOD. Approved for CPD.
➡️To register: tinyurl.com/mrx2kzs2
Target audience are HCP's involved in diagnosis &care of people with less common & YOD. Approved for CPD.
➡️To register: tinyurl.com/mrx2kzs2
Are you going to #AAIC? Why not join DRNI's Trasna na dTonnta for a reception on Monday, 28th July at 18.30 - register here to attend: t.co/uUJFFu6tmO
July 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Are you going to #AAIC? Why not join DRNI's Trasna na dTonnta for a reception on Monday, 28th July at 18.30 - register here to attend: t.co/uUJFFu6tmO
➡️Join Tallaght University Hospital Institute of Memory & Cognition for a Clinical Symposium on Less Common & Young-Onset Dementia!
🗓️03/09
⌚️9.30-4
📍TUH
🧑⚕️Target audience: HCP's involved in diagnosis & care of people with less common & YOD.
ℹ️ To register: tinyurl.com/mrx2kzs2
🗓️03/09
⌚️9.30-4
📍TUH
🧑⚕️Target audience: HCP's involved in diagnosis & care of people with less common & YOD.
ℹ️ To register: tinyurl.com/mrx2kzs2
July 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
➡️Join Tallaght University Hospital Institute of Memory & Cognition for a Clinical Symposium on Less Common & Young-Onset Dementia!
🗓️03/09
⌚️9.30-4
📍TUH
🧑⚕️Target audience: HCP's involved in diagnosis & care of people with less common & YOD.
ℹ️ To register: tinyurl.com/mrx2kzs2
🗓️03/09
⌚️9.30-4
📍TUH
🧑⚕️Target audience: HCP's involved in diagnosis & care of people with less common & YOD.
ℹ️ To register: tinyurl.com/mrx2kzs2
✨DRNI were delighted to co-host with Discipline of Medical Gerontology, TCD and GBHI 'The Role of the Ageing Immune System in the Development of Delirium and Dementia'.
👏Thanks to our fantastic speakers Daniel David, Colm Cunningham, Aoife Fallon and Thomas Jackson, and to all who attended!
👏Thanks to our fantastic speakers Daniel David, Colm Cunningham, Aoife Fallon and Thomas Jackson, and to all who attended!
June 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
✨DRNI were delighted to co-host with Discipline of Medical Gerontology, TCD and GBHI 'The Role of the Ageing Immune System in the Development of Delirium and Dementia'.
👏Thanks to our fantastic speakers Daniel David, Colm Cunningham, Aoife Fallon and Thomas Jackson, and to all who attended!
👏Thanks to our fantastic speakers Daniel David, Colm Cunningham, Aoife Fallon and Thomas Jackson, and to all who attended!
DRNI were delighted to take part in Brain Connections 2025, which took place in @ucc.ie on Saturday 14/06, together with EMERALD Lewy and GBHI.
Thanks so much for the invitation and for a great day of important conversations, networking, and learning!
Thanks so much for the invitation and for a great day of important conversations, networking, and learning!
June 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
DRNI were delighted to take part in Brain Connections 2025, which took place in @ucc.ie on Saturday 14/06, together with EMERALD Lewy and GBHI.
Thanks so much for the invitation and for a great day of important conversations, networking, and learning!
Thanks so much for the invitation and for a great day of important conversations, networking, and learning!
🏐⚽️🏉The RESOLVE study in @tcddublin aims to investigate dementia risk factors & brain health in retired rugby, soccer, &GAA/LGFA athletes.
Investigating head contact & lifestyle factors can help protect athletes brains & promote brain health.
ℹ️ For more information: www.theresolvestudy.org
Investigating head contact & lifestyle factors can help protect athletes brains & promote brain health.
ℹ️ For more information: www.theresolvestudy.org
May 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🏐⚽️🏉The RESOLVE study in @tcddublin aims to investigate dementia risk factors & brain health in retired rugby, soccer, &GAA/LGFA athletes.
Investigating head contact & lifestyle factors can help protect athletes brains & promote brain health.
ℹ️ For more information: www.theresolvestudy.org
Investigating head contact & lifestyle factors can help protect athletes brains & promote brain health.
ℹ️ For more information: www.theresolvestudy.org
DRNI spent an amazing two days at HOMEDEM.EU HOMEDEM in Institute for Lifecourse and Society @universityofgalway.bsky.social with great talks and really thought-provoking discussions. Congratulations to organisers Sharon Walsh and Vamsi Krishna Boyanagari for a fantastic event!
May 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
DRNI spent an amazing two days at HOMEDEM.EU HOMEDEM in Institute for Lifecourse and Society @universityofgalway.bsky.social with great talks and really thought-provoking discussions. Congratulations to organisers Sharon Walsh and Vamsi Krishna Boyanagari for a fantastic event!
✨The 3rd speaker of our 'Inclusion in dementia research' is Dr Georgia Richard of @tcddublin.bsky.social, who will speak on cognition in long-term homeless adults.
To join us for this special extended 3-speaker webinar on
🗓️Monday 16 June
at
🕙10.00
go to➡️https://forms.office.com/e/JSFKiP3z7v
To join us for this special extended 3-speaker webinar on
🗓️Monday 16 June
at
🕙10.00
go to➡️https://forms.office.com/e/JSFKiP3z7v
May 26, 2025 at 11:14 AM
✨The 3rd speaker of our 'Inclusion in dementia research' is Dr Georgia Richard of @tcddublin.bsky.social, who will speak on cognition in long-term homeless adults.
To join us for this special extended 3-speaker webinar on
🗓️Monday 16 June
at
🕙10.00
go to➡️https://forms.office.com/e/JSFKiP3z7v
To join us for this special extended 3-speaker webinar on
🗓️Monday 16 June
at
🕙10.00
go to➡️https://forms.office.com/e/JSFKiP3z7v
DRNI are delighted to attend Creative Brainwaves - learning a lot of new things!
Thanks to Karen Meenan, Mike Hanrahan and GBHI for a great day!
Thanks to Karen Meenan, Mike Hanrahan and GBHI for a great day!
May 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
DRNI are delighted to attend Creative Brainwaves - learning a lot of new things!
Thanks to Karen Meenan, Mike Hanrahan and GBHI for a great day!
Thanks to Karen Meenan, Mike Hanrahan and GBHI for a great day!
🤝Meet the 2nd speaker of "Inclusion in dementia research" webinar!
Dr Sarah Cullum, GBHI, @tcddublin.bsky.social will speak on working with a multi-ethnic research group on impact of dementia in NZ’s major ethnic groups.
To join us on 16th June @ 10.00-11.30 go to: forms.office.com/e/JSFKiP3z7v
Dr Sarah Cullum, GBHI, @tcddublin.bsky.social will speak on working with a multi-ethnic research group on impact of dementia in NZ’s major ethnic groups.
To join us on 16th June @ 10.00-11.30 go to: forms.office.com/e/JSFKiP3z7v
May 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🤝Meet the 2nd speaker of "Inclusion in dementia research" webinar!
Dr Sarah Cullum, GBHI, @tcddublin.bsky.social will speak on working with a multi-ethnic research group on impact of dementia in NZ’s major ethnic groups.
To join us on 16th June @ 10.00-11.30 go to: forms.office.com/e/JSFKiP3z7v
Dr Sarah Cullum, GBHI, @tcddublin.bsky.social will speak on working with a multi-ethnic research group on impact of dementia in NZ’s major ethnic groups.
To join us on 16th June @ 10.00-11.30 go to: forms.office.com/e/JSFKiP3z7v
🚨Have you registered for our in-person symposium on the "Role of the Ageing Immune System in the Development of Delirium and Dementia"?
Speakers include Daniel Davis, @ucl.ac.uk, Colm Cunningham, @tcddublin.bsky.social, Aoife Fallon, TUH & Thomas Jackson, @unibirmingham.bsky.social.
To register⬇️:
Speakers include Daniel Davis, @ucl.ac.uk, Colm Cunningham, @tcddublin.bsky.social, Aoife Fallon, TUH & Thomas Jackson, @unibirmingham.bsky.social.
To register⬇️:
May 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🚨Have you registered for our in-person symposium on the "Role of the Ageing Immune System in the Development of Delirium and Dementia"?
Speakers include Daniel Davis, @ucl.ac.uk, Colm Cunningham, @tcddublin.bsky.social, Aoife Fallon, TUH & Thomas Jackson, @unibirmingham.bsky.social.
To register⬇️:
Speakers include Daniel Davis, @ucl.ac.uk, Colm Cunningham, @tcddublin.bsky.social, Aoife Fallon, TUH & Thomas Jackson, @unibirmingham.bsky.social.
To register⬇️:
Don’t miss this great event next week, Friday 16 May in the LexIcon, Dunleary!
“All welcome to Creative Brainwaves with Mike Hanrahan and Karen Meenan in the Lexicon Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council dlr Arts Office next Friday 16th May from 11am to 3:30pm. “🧠
“All welcome to Creative Brainwaves with Mike Hanrahan and Karen Meenan in the Lexicon Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council dlr Arts Office next Friday 16th May from 11am to 3:30pm. “🧠
May 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Don’t miss this great event next week, Friday 16 May in the LexIcon, Dunleary!
“All welcome to Creative Brainwaves with Mike Hanrahan and Karen Meenan in the Lexicon Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council dlr Arts Office next Friday 16th May from 11am to 3:30pm. “🧠
“All welcome to Creative Brainwaves with Mike Hanrahan and Karen Meenan in the Lexicon Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council dlr Arts Office next Friday 16th May from 11am to 3:30pm. “🧠