Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI)

The Dementia Research Advisory Team is The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's dedicated Person Public Involvement (#PPI) panel. Learn more

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

@alzheimersocirl @AlzheimerEurope

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

Walking the Talk for Dementia (Camino) brings together people living with dementia, carers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates, creating a deeper understanding of dementia through shared experiences. Ruth, Kevin, Tom and @ci_oreilly are finishing out their Camino trek today!

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

Best of luck to Kevin, Tom, Ruth and @ci_oreilly who flew to Santiago yesterday to represent the Dementia Research Advisory Team at this year's Walking the Talk for Dementia conference!

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

Pssst!....

Have you heard??

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[The Alzheimer Society of Ireland @alzheimersocirl]

🚨 Extension Alert! 🚨 Great news! We have extended the deadline to apply for DRATgons’ Den! Early Career Researchers in the dementia space now have until 1st Aug to apply for this unique PPI-led knowledge exchange event, competing for a prize of €3000! https://t.co/zeaOXY1yUq

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

We are so proud of our member Kevin! Through his passion for effecting change through impactful research he recognises that #DementiaResearch needs increased funding to
- support innovation
- develop novel new services and
- improve the lives for all affected by dementia.

[The Alzheimer Society of Ireland @alzheimersocirl]

'Alzheimer’s is an incurable, life-limiting disease. When I was diagnosed at 63, I knew I had to contribute to research in whatever way I could." – Kevin Cullen, @DRAT_ASI. We’re calling on the government to invest €109,000 in Dementia Research. More at🔗https://t.co/IBCyH37b6B.

[PPI Ignite Network @ University of Galway @PPI_Galway]

We are offering funding for PPI festival events in October!

➡️Open to
⚫️@uniofgalway staff or students of any discipline
⚫️All patient & community organisations
⚫️PPI contributors
➡️Up to €1,000 awarded to 3 applicants
➡️Learn more https://t.co/Pqsi04J2Xj

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

We are on the homestretch to the closing date for DRATgons Den applications. It would be a shame to miss out. Apply here https://t.co/mkP52AeJpX

#PPI #DementiaResearch #DRATgonsDen

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

As members of the Dementia Research Advisory Team we are involved in all aspects of the @alzheimersocirl research processes - including reviewing the recent Expressions of Interest for the New Foundations funding scheme!
What a fantastic array of projects! Best of luck to all.

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

Two weeks to go until we close our applications. Many thanks to the researchers who have already submitted an abstract.

[PPI Ignite Network Ireland @PPI_Ignite_Net]

Here's a great opportunity with @PPI_Ignite_UL to dive into Participatory Health Research and learn how to meaningfully engage with patients throughout your research. With a 50% fee reduction for 10 places on a first come-first serve basis!

Learn more: https://t.co/Jddw3iV3p3

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

🚨🚨 We are beyond excited to announce that we will be hosting our first ever #PPI Knowledge Exchange event in October! 🚨🚨

We are inviting dementia Early Career Researchers to compete for a funding prize of €3000!!

Abstract applications are now open: https://t.co/mkP52AeJpX

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

We are delighted to be collaborating with @houghtoncath on the exciting new @hrbireland @HRCIreland joint funding scheme awarded INNEACH Intergenerational Dementia Project! Time to hit the ground running!

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

We have had the privilege of working with researchers near and far. This is a great idea!

[Dementia Research Network Ireland @drnire]

📢DRNI are THRILLED to introduce 🌊Trasna na dTonnta (Across the Waves), an initiative to develop a network of the Irish dementia research diaspora, open to anyone with a connection to Ireland, including people who studied, trained or worked in Ireland.

Going to #AAIC? Join 1/2

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

DRAT Members Ray and Kevin are thrilled to collaborate with @MerrimanNiamh, exploring how people living with dementia or cognitive difficulties recover long-term after hip fracture.
Their perspectives are vital to shaping care that truly supports recovery beyond hospital. #PPI

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

Huge thanks to Nina Zumbrunn for inviting Dementia Research Advisory Team member Kevin to @DCUPsychology for a lab tour. Kevin, who lives with dementia, shared valuable insights to improve the lab experience, from pace to potential distractions. #PPI #DementiaResearch

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

Huge congratulations to the researchers and our collaborators awarded presentations at the upcoming @AlzheimerEurope Conference! It will be a valuable opportunity to share insights, showcase impact, and advance dementia research through knowledge exchange and mutual learning.

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

This is a fantastic development!

[National Dementia Services @dementia_office]

Minister O Donnell has today announced the HSE will commission the 1st National Dementia Registry in Ireland to map services, identify need & plan the delivery of equitable access to services @kodonnellLK @HSELive @DSIDCDementia

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

@alzheimersocirl @ArleneHarris11 @IrishTimes Well done Gerry and Nuala!

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨

We are so excited to announce that our first ever DRATgons Den event will take place on October 23rd 2025.
Do not miss out on this unique #PPI research communication opportunity! Register your interest below:

https://t.co/6raBmYvlKg

[The Alzheimer Society of Ireland @alzheimersocirl]

Do you have what it takes to impress our DRATgons? 🔗 Register your interest in hearing more: https://t.co/RduZMqeoVw

[Dementia Research Advisory Team (The ASI) @DRAT_ASI]

The members of the Dementia Research Advisory Team have been working on something new....

Watch this space for an exciting announcement next week.

#PPI #DementiaResearch