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DRNI facilitates collaborative interdisciplinary research & policy development in dementia on the island of Ireland. School of Medicine, TCD.

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๐ŸซตHave you registered for DRNI's Early Career Researcher Day?

โŒ›๏ธTime is ticking - deadline for abstracts Fri, 27th Feb!

๐ŸคTaking place in @universityofgalway.bsky.social 09 April this is one not to miss!

โ„น๏ธTo submit an abstract, or to register to attend, go to: dementianetwork.ie/news-item/dr...

11.02.2026 11:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽŠ Don't miss the first-ever @alzheimersresearchuk.orgโ€“NI collaborative hackathon!

โžก๏ธProject MenoCog will explore the intersection of menopause, cognition & ageing using data from NICOLA and takes place 20-22 April in @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

โ„น๏ธFor more info: dementianetwork.ie/news-item/pr...

10.02.2026 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Christine & Matt Hurley share a powerful patient/family perspective on Lewy Body Dementia - the most common disease nobody knows about.

Their message: compassionate care starts with listening.

#NOCA2026

@drni.bsky.social @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social

10.02.2026 15:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Search Vacancies

๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ @TCDGerontology are advertising a vacancy for a Lecturer Registrar in Global Brain Health, to support clinical and educational activities of @GBHI_Fellows in @tcddublin.bsky.social & @stjamesdublin.

โŒ›๏ธClosing date: 18 February

โ„น๏ธ More info: jobs.tcd.ie (search: Brain Health)

10.02.2026 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿง The EMERALD-Lewy project in @tcddublin.bsky.social is looking for participants for a pilot peer support group for people living with Lewy-body dementia & their care partners.

โžก๏ธIf you have Lewy Body disease or care for someone who does, please see below for how to get involved!

04.02.2026 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
REF: SMED-2261-1034 - MED-PHD | Courses | Queen's University Belfast

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ“Looking for a PhD opportunity?

โžก๏ธ@QUBelfast have a funded PhD position exploring how the interaction between age-related visual decline and cognitive decline impacts driving in older adults in Northern Ireland.

โ„น๏ธTo find out more, go to: tinyurl.com/2ry2tndp

29.01.2026 12:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our new report โ€œThe Prevalence of Dementia in Europe 2025โ€ 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...

28.01.2026 09:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿง 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.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธWed 28/01
โŒš๏ธ15.30
๐Ÿ“UNIT 18 - Trinity in the Community (Pearse St &Macken St intersection)

โœจAll are welcome!

26.01.2026 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ“ข There are โžก๏ธ 5๏ธโƒฃ โฌ…๏ธ weeks left to submit your abstract to DRNI's Early Career Researcher Day!

โ„น๏ธTaking place 09/04 in @uniofgalway, the abstract submission deadline is 27th February. For info or to register to attend: dementianetwork.ie/news-item/dr...

๐ŸคWe hope to see you there!

21.01.2026 11:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Interested in clinical trials and trial developments? Then why not join @hrb-tmrn.bsky.social & others for the Trialist Lunch & Learn series!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธThe first session is taking place Thursday, 15th January at the University of Galway.

โ„น๏ธMore info and registration link: tinyurl.com/4yszvzn3

08.01.2026 15:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŠDRNI's Trasna na dTonnta first ๐Ÿ”ฆSpotlight of 2026 is Dr Aoife Cosgrave!

๐Ÿง 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...

07.01.2026 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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,...

๐Ÿ“ขTallaght 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.

๐ŸŽงAvailable where you get your podcasts, or: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

07.01.2026 14:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Candidate Manager -

๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”Žlooking for a new challenge?

Tallaght University Hospital are hiring a โžก๏ธDementia Clinical Research Project Managerโฌ…๏ธ in the at the Tallaght Institute for Memory and Cognition (TIMC).

โฑ๏ธDeadline extended until 12/01 - to find out more, go to tinyurl.com/4sed42nc

06.01.2026 11:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“šDRNI were delighted to attend the launch of "Human Rights in Dementia Care: A Good Practice Guide" last week in @tcddublin.bsky.social.

๐Ÿ–Š๏ธWritten by Suzanne Cahill, Fiona Kelly & Helen Rochford Brennan, this book outlines how to apply a human rights approach in dementia care.

19.12.2025 10:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

15.12.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ขDRNI & the @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social present "Brain Health & Dementia: Understanding&Connection", an event designed to provide practical information about brain health & dementia!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธWednesday, 25 February
โฐ10.00-15.30
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธCivic Theatre, Tallaght

โžก๏ธTo register: tinyurl.com/y5huxztw

12.12.2025 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸคYesterday @ninacarberrymep.bsky.social MEP & DRNI hosted an event focusing on dementia & brain health in women.

โœจSincere 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.

10.12.2025 12:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โœจOnly 1๏ธโƒฃ day left! To register for our event "Dementia and Brain Health in Women - Barriers and Opportunities", please see details belowโฌ‡๏ธ

08.12.2025 13:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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...

๐Ÿ‘‰ GBHI & @tlrhub.bsky.social are hosting "A Conversation about Human Rights & Dementia: Unpacking the Essentials" on 10 December at 13.00-14.30.

๐ŸคThe event is an open conversation of persons with lived experience of dementia & human rights lawyers.

โ„น๏ธ For info and to register: tinyurl.com/bddxc7b8

08.12.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บJoin 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 โฌ‡๏ธ

๐Ÿ‘‰To register go to: forms.gle/Tp8c8gW2PxPY...

05.12.2025 13:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿง 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...

28.11.2025 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจDRNI's annual ECR Day is back!

๐ŸคJoin what is a great opportunity for ECRs to present their research & network with peers!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธDRNI ECR Day 2026 takes place 09 April 2026, in @universityofgalway.bsky.social

โ„น๏ธ For info re abstract submission & to register, go to: forms.office.com/e/7y89Ywbuuh.

25.11.2025 13:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

๐Ÿ‘‰Have you registered for DRNI and @ninacarberry "Dementia and Brain Health in Women - Barriers and Opportunities"?

See below for details and how to registerโฌ‡๏ธ

17.11.2025 15:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽญ๐Ÿฉฐ๐Ÿ’ƒDRNI were delighted to attend the Creative Brainwaves event on Friday, which featured fascinating, interesting and thought-provoking talks and some great creative input!

๐Ÿ‘Congratulations to all involved and we are already looking forward to the next one!

17.11.2025 12:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿค” 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! ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ“… Deadline for applications: 31st January 2026

โžก๏ธ Find out more: www.brainhealtharc.com/data-challen...

17.11.2025 11:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Don't miss the Creative Brainwaves event in Friday, 14th November in the LexIcon, Dรบn Laoghaire๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ’ƒ

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...

07.11.2025 11:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Honored to be spotlighted by Trasna na dTonnta! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ˜Š

03.11.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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...

06.11.2025 07:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข 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.๐Ÿ’ก

Deadline: 31/01/2026

#DataChallengeII ๐Ÿง 

05.11.2025 10:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 arts๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽผ

โ„น๏ธ For more information, or to register your interest, please email: brownesh@tcd.ie.

03.11.2025 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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