Laura O'Philbin, PhD
Research and Policy Professional
By addressing inequities and creating policies, environments and services that support brain health, we can reduce the impact of dementia and build healthier societies.
Current Work
Laura works at the intersection of dementia research, policy and advocacy at The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. She leads and supports research, translates evidence into policy and practice, and fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange to improve lives.
Personal Hero
My Mam and Dad
Words of Strength
Connecting the dots
Vision
We must make brain health a societal priority, with action at every level. By addressing inequities and creating policies, environments and services that support brain health, we can reduce the impact of dementia and build healthier societies.
Strategy
Laura works to strengthen the impact of dementia research by connecting research, policy and practice. Through collaboration, evidence generation and knowledge translation, she aims to improve brain health and the lives of those affected by dementia.
Impact
As an Atlantic Fellow, Laura hopes to build the partnerships, leadership and global perspective needed to advance equitable brain health and translate evidence into meaningful and impactful improvements in policy and practice.
Motivation
As Ireland's population ages, dementia is a growing public health challenge. Laura aims to develop education and awareness at every level of society, promoting action by governments, communities and individuals to support brain health and dementia.
Education & Experience
Laura is the Research and Policy Manager at The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. She holds a BA (International) from University College Dublin and a PhD from the Dementia Services Development Centre at Bangor University, Wales. Her interest in dementia research began during a one-year exchange scholarship at Georgetown University in the United States. Before joining The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Laura worked in academic research.
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