Cíara O'Reilly

Runner. Reader. Researcher. Interested in Dementia, Diabetes, Advocacy, Feminism, Equality, Representation.

All opinions / fealties my own.

[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.

[Cíara O'Reilly @ci_oreilly]

It's finally here!! 🎉
DRATgons' Den is a chance for early career researchers to showcase their research communication skills and get advice from expert PPI Contributors.

Oh yeah, and there's a €3000 prize!!

[The Alzheimer Society of Ireland @alzheimersocirl]

🚨 @DRAT_ASI is excited to announce applications for DRATgons’ Den are open! 🎉 Early Career Researchers - pitch dementia projects this October for a chance to win €3,000! Details: https://t.co/zUg5fiKdjL
#DementiaResearch
@PPI_Ignite_DCU @PPI_Ignite_UCC @PPI_Ignite_Net

[Cíara O'Reilly @ci_oreilly]

If you are an early career researcher, do not miss this.

[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

[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

[Cíara O'Reilly @ci_oreilly]

This was an amazing end to a few years worth of collaboration and work. Lovely to have it all tied up.

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

In April and May members Brenda, Kevin, Nuala and Kevin co-delivered elements of the Introduction to PPI Postgraduate module in @UCC and @RCSI_Irl
Excited to share a new article highlighting the impactful work of the Dementia Research Advisory Team here https://t.co/mYYrNLfILQ

[Cíara O'Reilly @ci_oreilly]

Fantastic month!
If the #PPI activities of the Dementia Research Advisory Team look flawless and professional it is because they work tirelessly and give so generously. It is a pleasure to support them and a joy to see them ever accomplishing in the dementia research space.

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

April has been an exciting month for Person Public Involvement (#PPI) activities! Between co-delivering lectures in UCC and RCSI, presenting to the Dementia Advisor service, submitting conference abstracts and engaging with politicians in Leinster House it has been all go!

[Cíara O'Reilly @ci_oreilly]

Thrilled to have the work of the Dementia Research Advisory Team shared on the big screen in the AV Room in Leinster House yesterday. Always happy to answer an #PPI or research involvement questions as needed.

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

An exciting day in Leinster House yesterday for the All Party Oireachtas Group's Dementia Workshops! Many thanks to the Senators and TDs who attended and were so engaged!

[Clodagh Whelan @CloWhelan]

There is a consistent lack of female voices on @TonightVMTV
We can’t lament the level of female representation in politics without examining the lack of female voices on political media. @women4election @NWCI

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

Members Nuala and Gerry have been collaborating with @DouZhang9 on her exciting investigation into the potential benefits of animal therapy for people living with dementia.
The opportunity to participate is now open. Email [email protected] for more information.
#PPI #Research

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

Ruth joined the Dementia Research Advisory Team to "help shape research and initiatives that directly impact people living with dementia and their families."
Read more about her passion for Person Public Involvement (#PPI) in #DementiaResearch below.

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

Are you a Postgrad starting out on your #PPI journey? Based out of @UCC or @RCSI_Irl?

We are excited to announce that we will be co-delivering this interactive #PPI Post Graduate workshop-based module in @UCC and @RCSI_Irl!

Click on the posters below to learn more.

[Cíara O'Reilly @ci_oreilly]

Well done to the Emer and Kevin for this work. It's their first official #PPI engagement and they are flying it!

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

When the Dementia Research Advisory Team first started in 2019, we only ever met in person. Nowadays, we meet more and more online which, excitingly, allows us to collaborate with researchers not just here in Ireland but internationally also! #PPI #DementiaResearch

[The Alzheimer Society of Ireland @alzheimersocirl]

🧠💜 Be part of the change in dementia research!
Follow @DRAT_ASI to stay updated on how The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is empowering people living with dementia and family carers to shape research through Public and Patient Involvement (PPI).
#DementiaResearch #PPI

[The Alzheimer Society of Ireland @alzheimersocirl]

⬇️Supporting #EarlyCareerResearchers!
🙌We are offering two travel bursaries (up to €250 each) for the @DRNIRE seminar in Belfast on March 4th. Don't miss this chance - apply now: https://t.co/KsingqEWm5
‼️Deadline: 14th February ����
#DementiaResearch

[Cíara O'Reilly @ci_oreilly]

Love seeing the DRAT members explain what #PPI means to them!

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

In addition to supporting a variety of research studies, Dementia Research Advisory Team member Una also uses her exceptional insights to contribute to funding applications and speak at #PPI workshops. Learn more about her passion for #DementiaResearch below.

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

As the year draws to a close, we want to thank the research community for so warmly embracing our lived expertise. Your passion for improving the lives of people affected by dementia is mirrored in your work and we are thrilled to collaborate with you.
Excited for 2025! #PPI

[Cíara O'Reilly @ci_oreilly]

This was an absolute joy. Very grateful to @alzheimernl for their hospitality and generous insights on their approach to dementia research.

[The Alzheimer Society of Ireland @alzheimersocirl]

Last week, our Research & Policy Team had the pleasure of meeting with @alzheimernl for a dynamic knowledge exchange session and conference. Together, we shared expertise, ideas, and practical advice to strengthen our collective efforts in supporting dementia research and advocacy. 🌍💡

[Cíara O'Reilly @ci_oreilly]

This is fantastic news! What a huge step in the right direction for equitable access European-wide to DMT!

[The Alzheimer Society of Ireland @alzheimersocirl]

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland welcomes the decision by the European Medicines Agency to recommend Leqembi for licensing approval. This follows a re-examination of an earlier decision to not recommend the therapy for approval.  We are another step closer to seeing Disease Modifying Therapies for early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease becoming available in the European Union and are optimistic that the European Commission will follow the EMA’s recommendation.

Please read our full statement on https://t.co/PFAhNat9in #Lecanemab

[Cíara O'Reilly @ci_oreilly]

A hundred thousand welcomes to the Dementia Research Advisory Team!
Nice to have a one-stop shop to keep up to date on all of your hard work.

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

Good morning from The ASI's Dementia Research Advisory Team. We are a group of people affected by dementia who use our lived experience of the condition to work with researchers to improve dementia research in Ireland. Follow our new X / Twitter to engage with our work. #PPI

[Cíara O'Reilly @ci_oreilly]

Such an amazing undertaking! Best of luck to all the attendees on Day 2 of the Walking the Talk for Dementia immersive conference. (And in particular my wonderful Dementia Research Advisory Team members John & Kathleen, supported by @lauraoph !)

[The Alzheimer Society of Ireland @alzheimersocirl]

Wishing our intrepid Dementia Research Advisory Team members John Crowley and Kathleen Cahill and Research & Policy Manager Dr. @lauraoph the very best of luck as they begin their 4 day trek along the Camino de Santiago as part of the Walking the Talk for Dementia research conference. #PPI #DementiaResearch #WTD2024