Academic & Clinical Partners

Our academic and healthcare institutions lead the scientific, diagnostic, and clinical components of EMERALD-Lewy. These partners provide the expertise, infrastructure, and innovation driving our research forward.

Trinity College Dublin

Leading the EMERALD-Lewy project with interdisciplinary expertise in dementia research and innovation.

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Global Brain Health Institute

Connecting arts, science, and public health to improve brain health and reduce the impact of dementia worldwide.

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Queens University Belfast

Supporting clinical research and academic collaboration in the Northern Irish context.

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University College Cork

Contributing medical and social research expertise to improve care for people with dementia.

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St James’s Hospital

Home to the project’s clinical lead, providing real-world diagnostic and care pathways.

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The Mater Hospital

Supporting EMERALD-Lewy’s clinical research and patient engagement in Dublin.

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St Vincent’s University Hospital

Partnering to enhance diagnosis, care, and research integration in clinical settings.

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Tallaght University Hospital

Providing clinical insight and patient access for research on LBD in Ireland.

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Public Health & Policy Partners

These partners help connect our research to national policy, service development, and healthcare systems, ensuring long-term impact at scale.

Health Service Executive

Ireland’s national health body, helping to align research with public service delivery.

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National Dementia Office

Driving national dementia policy and working to ensure EMERALD-Lewy insights inform real change.

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Health Research Board

Funding EMERALD-Lewy to deliver impactful, evidence-based research for national benefit.

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Advocacy & Community Organisations

Our advocacy partners play a vital role in raising awareness, providing support, and ensuring our work remains grounded in the real-world experiences of people with Lewy body dementia and their families.

Lewy Body Society

Raising awareness and supporting people affected by LBD across the UK and Ireland.

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Lewy Body Ireland

Providing peer support and public education from the perspective of lived experience.

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Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Ireland’s leading dementia support organisation, advocating for services and awareness.

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Dementia UK

Specialist dementia nurses and support services helping families navigate complex diagnoses like LBD.

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Parkinson’s Ireland

Supporting those living with Parkinson’s and related conditions, including Parkinson’s dementia.

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Dementia Research Network Ireland

Uniting dementia researchers across Ireland to foster collaboration and shared learning.

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Industry Partners

Our industry collaborators bring cutting-edge technology, innovation, and real-world application to our research.

Ki Elements

Developing AI-powered tools to support earlier and more accurate diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Head Diagnostics

Using digital biomarkers and neurocognitive testing to improve clinical assessment and disease monitoring.

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Cultural & Arts Partners

As part of our interdisciplinary approach, we partner with arts organisations to co-create experiences and campaigns that humanise dementia and foster public engagement.

The Abbey Theatre

Partnering with EMERALD-Lewy to explore the power of performance and storytelling in dementia awareness.

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Solo Sirens

SoloSIRENs is a platform dedicated to women theatre artists who are writing and performing their own work.

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Interested in partnering with us?

Whether you’re part of a research institute, healthcare organisation, advocacy group, or creative community — we’d love to connect.Help us improve the future of Lewy body dementia care, together.