Dementia Research Network Ireland
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DRNI facilitates collaborative interdisciplinary research & policy development in dementia on the island of Ireland. School of Medicine, TCD. RT ≠ endorsement.
Dublin, Ireland
Joined January 2020
Don't miss the Creative Brainwaves event in @dlrLexIcon on Friday, 14th November🎨🎭🎼🎸💃 The event will showcase global and local initiatives in creative arts, dementia, brain health, PD, & extended reality (XR) with talks & workshops. To book: https://t.co/F4Q2GH7Ehn
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On 9 December, an important event on the topic of "Dementia and Brain Health in Women - Barriers and Opportunities" is taking at the European Parliament in Brussels. Mark the date and sign up to join @ninacarberry and @drnire in person or attend online: https://t.co/LKQbgn4ZyK
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The EMERALD-Lewy project at @tcddublin need participants for a workshop with Lewy body dementia care partners. This novel workshop will explore being a carer through the creative arts🎨🎭🎼 ℹ️For more information, or to register your interest, please email: brownesh@tcd.ie.
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🔦Trasna na dTonnta has set its spotlight on Margaret Flanagan! 🧠A neuropathologist in @UTHealthSA, she works in diagnostic neuropathology, brain banking, and cutting-edge digital pathology. To learn more about Margaret's work&Trasna na dTonnta, go to: https://t.co/2yLQ4GIWs8
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An exciting list of speakers. Be sure not to miss it 🧠
Take a look at the programme for the Manchester Hub of AAIC Neuroscience Next 2026 #AAICNeuro, a full-day (free) in‐person event on Feb 26 focusing on biomarkers in dementia research plus global virtual access. https://t.co/pzTvYzfnGk
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📢DRNI & @ninacarberry MEP's event "Dementia & Brain Health in Women-Barriers and Opportunities" is now rescheduled for 0⃣9⃣ December! 🗓️ 09 December ⌚ 12.15-14.00 CET (11.15 Irish time) 📍 European Parliament, Brussels, or online Info®istration: https://t.co/AM40WDXRFb
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👂 In this study of 100,000 people over 17 years, hearing disorder onset was associated with a doubling of dementia risk. It’s important to get your hearing objectively assessed- a key pillar of optimal brain health aging. @drnire @alzheimersocirl
jamda.com
This study aimed to examine the association between all-cause hearing disorder onset and dementia risk, owing to prior reports of inconsistencies and untested potential biases.
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DRNI were very excited to attend the @alzheimersocirl's fabulous DRATgon's Den research event yesterday. The 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!
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#MenoBrain “Brain Health in Menopausal Women” is now recruiting 15 Doctoral Candidates to begin in February 2026 https://t.co/xLZla5Sdek
alzheimer-europe.org
We are pleased to announce the official launch of MenoBrain, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (DN) funded under Horizon Europe, as of 1 September 2025.
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Are you people living with young-onset dementia, carers/supporters, professionals, researchers, and charities/organisations staff? We’re co-designing recommendations to improve social health of people living with YOD. Join us via Zoom calls to share your ideas and experience!
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🧠Are you a care partner of a person living with LBD? ✍️The Emerald Lewy project in @tcddublin 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 https://t.co/1PSHxHV6Wr
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Early menopause associated with increased dementia risk. Research led by Dr Emer McGrath and team in Galway. @RTENews @drnire @alzheimersocirl
rte.ie
A new study, involving researchers in Galway, has found early menopause is associated with an increased risk of dementia.
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The next session in our #ResearchinAction seminar series 'Win/Win – Using Research to Enhance the Policy-to-Practice Process' will be delivered by Professor @ComiskeyCath, a leading expert in healthcare statistics, substance use, and public policy. Professor Comiskey will share
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Delighted to have presented a poster @AlzheimerEurope #35AEC #PalliativeCare #ENDOFLIFE #HumanRights #choice
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🤝Don't miss this in-person event: "Voice in Action: Social health supports for people living with young-onset dementia" in @uniofgalway 29 October -- part of the #PPIFestival2025! ➡️For more information and to register, please see below or go to: https://t.co/PSQI9BVDHH
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🚨Major publication that proposes the varicella-zoster virus (causes shingles) is a modifiable risk factor (with vaccination) to reduce dementia risk. It’s an imperative shingles vaccine gets added to 🇮🇪 national immunisation program. @drnire
nature.com
Nature Medicine - Large-scale longitudinal health records reveal consistent association of varicella-zoster virus reactivation with dementia.
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Delighted to be in #BOLOGNA for @AlzheimerEurope conference Great to see all the #research project and meet advocates from so many countries. #dementia #Alzheimer #BrainHealth
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CEO Andy Heffernan & members of @alzheimersocirl are speaking at the #35AEC closing ceremony @AlzheimerEurope , and welcoming everyone to Dublin next year 🇮🇪💜
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Delighted to be presenting the DSiDC poster EverActive: a multidisciplinary brain health programme promoting supportive self-management in dementia at the #35AEC run by @AlzheimerEurope. Please stop by our poster for more information. We are delighted to be in attendance.
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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 - and we can't wait to attend #36AEC next year in Dublin!
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