🧍Do you want to help shape the future of dementia care in Ireland? @RCSI_PopHealth are building an open, free health-economic model shaped by people living with dementia and their family carers. ➡️To take part, or for more info: www.dementiastudy.eu @cocreatingmodel.bsky.social

🎭🎨💃🎸🎶Creative Brainwaves is back! Taking place in Ennis, Co Clare on 11/09, the event will see Karen Meenan & Mike Hanrahan introduce creative arts global & local brain health initiatives, including workshops, talks & performances. ➡️Book your spot here: tinyurl.com/3apymn8p

🔦Today we set Trasna na dTonnta Spotlight on Aislinn Taylor! 🔬Aislinn is a PhD student at @uni.lu, focusing on the exposome & how outdoor air pollution & social determinants of health affect neurodegenerative & cardiovascular outcomes. 🌊For more info, go to: dementianetwork.ie/trasna-na-dt...

🥇Massive congratulations @rionamcardle.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social & @roisinmcmanus.bsky.social @dzne.science joint winners in the Trasna na dTonnta poster competition at #AAIC26 🥳 🎊Sincere thanks to @alzresearchuk.bsky.social for sponsoring the prize! Read more here: tinyurl.com/2upnnp37

Alzheimer Europe has written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, asking her to propose a European Neurological Health Plan in her State of the European Union address in September, and to include it in the Commission's 2027 Work Programme. Read the full article: bit.ly/3TjXOI3

Alzheimer Europe urges the European Commission to build on growing support for a European Neurological Health Plan

Alzheimer Europe has written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling on her to propose a European Neurological Health Plan in her State of the European Un

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Do you have Lewy Body dementia, Parkinson's Disease dementia, or support someone living with one of these conditions? The EMERALD-Lewy project (@tcddublin.bsky.social & @ucc.ie ) are recruiting participants for a peer support group for LBD, The Lewy Lounge! See below for details to take part⬇️

📑If you are attending #AAIC26 this beautiful Monday, don't miss these posters from some of our Trasna na dTonnta members!

DRNI members are out in force at #AAIC26 today and over the next few days! If you are wondering what posters to visit, look no further ⬇️

👀Looking for posters to visit at #AAIC26? 🌊These Trasna na dTonnta members will present posters covering an array of fascinating topics on the 12th and 13th July - and there is more to follow! Watch this space!

#AAIC26 is almost here! 🌊Don't miss some of the brilliant Trasna na dTonnta members speaking at #AAIC this year: Dr @maggieflanagan.bsky.social, @uthealthsa.bsky.social Prof @muireannirish.bsky.social, @sydney.edu.au Dr Cliona Farrell @ucl.ac.uk See you at AAIC!

🔦Today we set the Trasna na dTonnta Spotlight on Orla Bonnar! 🔬Dr Bonnar is a Senior Research Fellow at @ucl.ac.uk where she uses in vivo imaging to better understand vascular contributions to dementia. 🌊To read about Orla's work & Trasna na dTonnta go to: dementianetwork.ie/trasna-na-dt...

New from the Journal of Brain Health: Facilitators and Barriers to Engaging Families of Persons with Dementia in Research This study explores Nigerian families’ experiences in research, identifying facilitators and barriers, and the need for culturally sensitive approaches. doi.org/10.65104/001...

Join Trasna na dTonnta at #AAIC26! 🤝Attend our networking event at 18.30 on 13 July, supported by DRNI & Aerska at the Fox Excel! 📊 Take part in our poster competition! Courtesy of Alzheimer Research UK, you could win tickets to BNA2027 in Belfast! Info & register: t.co/EM2I9uD8HU

📣 Are you attending #AAIC26? Are you an Irish dementia researcher/have Irish connections? Then this post is for you! 🌊 Trasna na dTonnta are hosting a networking reception 13 July, and also holding a poster competition! ➡️to find out more, please go to forms.gle/Qk5ECxLKTgaC...

Registration is now open for the SPHeRE Programme Information Webinar for Prospective PIs/Supervisors on Thursday 2nd July at 1-2 pm. Webinar is aimed at PIs/Supervisors that have funding for a PhD Scholar & may wish to enrol them on the SPHeRE PhD Programme. www.sphereprogramme.ie/sphere-progr...

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A great day out at our #Neuroscience #Research Day! Thanks to all the speakers and collaborators for a rich programme of lectures, oral and poster presentations; representing a broad and diverse range of Neuroscience topics, hosted by #TCIN @trinityneuro.bsky.social @whelanlabtcd.bsky.social

🤩What a day we had at the inaugural North-South Symposium! From a powerful opening by Breda Comiskey, keynote reflections by prof Brian Lawlor, GBHI, to biobanks, ECR presentation,& all things brain health! 👏Thanks all speakers & attendees - see you next year in @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social!

📣 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #𝟯𝟲𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲! 👉Explore the full programme and start planning your conference experience: bit.ly/3SddsUY ⏳Don’t forget, early bird registration is available 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: bit.ly/4dW9vws We look forward to welcoming you to Dublin! 👋

The Experience of Dementia in Ireland 2026 Survey is about understanding what life with dementia is really like today. If you are living with dementia, or if you are a family carer or supporter, we want to hear from you. More info here: https://alzheimer.ie/creating-change/research/survey/

"Music & socialising could help reduce dementia risk" - Professor Lorina Naci speaks to TCD study RTÉ Radio 1, listen here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... #Psychology #Dementia #Neuroscience #TrinityCollegeDublin #PreventDementia #GBHI #HRB #RTÉ @lorinanaci.bsky.social @thenacilab.bsky.social

🤝The EMERALD-Lewy project are recruiting participants to engage in a peer support group for LBD! The Lewy Lounge is a 6-week peer support programme for people living with, or supporting a person with, Lewy Body dementia (LBD). See below for details on how to take part⬇️

🤝Join DRNI on June 5th in @tcddublin.bsky.social for our inaugural North-South Dementia Research Symposium! 🗣️Dr Caoimhe McGarvey from @tilda_tcd will speak on brain health & dementia prevention using TILDA data. ➡️To attend, please register here: forms.office.com/e/h4C6CrUfin

📢PhD opportunity in AD research! 🧑‍🎓Applications are invited for a a fully funded PhD studentship at @tcddublin.bsky.social investigating retinal and choroidal imaging biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease in genetically determined populations. ⌛️Deadline 31/05: tinyurl.com/53d53hss

🤝Don't miss the in-person inaugural DRNI North-South Dementia Research Symposium! A full day of presentation, discussions & networking takes place on 05 June in @tcddublin.bsky.social, under the theme "Brain Health on the Island of Ireland". ➡️Register here: tinyurl.com/4wtrb65k

🤝Join DRNI's North-South Dementia Research Symposium on June 5th in @tcddublin.bsky.social ! ➡️Don't miss Prof Bernadette McGuinness, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social who will speak on findings from the NICOLA HCAP study. ✏️Register here: forms.office.com/e/h4C6CrUfin

📢DRNI are very exited to announce that Prof Brian Lawlor, GBHI, is giving the keynote speech at DRNI North-South Dementia Research Symposium! Prof Lawlor will speak on brain health in the space between research & clinical practice. ➡️Join us in TCD on 5 June: forms.office.com/e/h4C6CrUfin

DRNI had a fantastic day at the Engaging Dementia conference! Thanks @kimtully.bsky.social for inviting DRNI to host a session with amazing @eimmcglinchey.bsky.social who gave a thought-provoking presentation on research & recent developments in dementia, Down syndrome & Intellectual Disabilities.

A interesting and insightful morning at the launch of the PPI Ignite Network Phase II, with a look back on the impressive work already achieved, and a look forward to great things planned for the next 5 years!

Some wonderful snaps coming in from people across the country celebrating Tea Day 🍵 Huge thanks to everyone who’s taken part so far. Don’t forget, there’s still time to join and make a real difference for people living with dementia.🩵 Donate here: https://donate.stripe.com/8x27sKbot1BNbGu1U9eUU02