In-Person Meet & Greet in Reno, NV
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event hosted by AFTD Ambassador Scott Oxarart. Please RSVP to Scott at soxarart@theaftd.org.…
Read MoreAstellas and AviadoBio Announce Exclusive License Agreement for FTD-GRN Gene Therapy
Astellas Pharma and AviadoBio have announced an exclusive license agreement for AVB-101, an experimental gene therapy for FTD-GRN currently undergoing a phase 1/2 clinical trial in the United States and…
Read MoreNovember 9, 2024: FTD and Young Onset Meet & Greet in San Diego, CA
Join Alzheimer’s San Diego, For Their Thoughts Foundation, and AFTD for an informal Meet & Greet, have your questions answered, and learn more about the services and support the three…
Read MoreFTD and Young Onset Meet & Greet in San Diego, CA
Join Alzheimer’s San Diego, For Their Thoughts Foundation, and AFTD for an informal Meet & Greet, have your questions answered, and learn more about the services and support the three…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Association North Idaho Caregiver Conference
AFTD Ambassador Joanne Linerud will be hosting an information table at the Alzheimer’s Association North Idaho Caregiver Conference on November 8, 2024, from 9 AM – 2 PM PDT at the…
Read MoreVolunteer Update: Celebrating the Growth of FTD Awareness
It is not often that the community comes together in person, so it was extra special when AFTD Ambassadors Melissa Fisher and Scott Rose organized a gathering in Portland to…
Read MoreAdvancing Hope – AFTD Attends 2024 International Society for FTD Conference
The AFTD was proud to have ten staff members, and four Board members attend the International Society for FTD Conference (ISFTD) in Amsterdam in late September. This is a premier…
Read More2024 Penn FTD Center Annual Caregiver Conference: Nurturing our Caregivers
AFTD staff will be hosting an informational table at the Penn FTD Center’s 2024 Caregiver Conference, titled Nurturing Our Caregivers, being held Monday, November 18, 2024 from 8:30 AM – 3:30…
Read MoreStudy Finds That FTD and ALS Have Similar Cellular and Molecular Characteristics
A study by MIT and Mayo Clinic researchers published in the Cell journal finds that FTD and ALS have strikingly similar cellular and molecular characteristics despite their clinical differences. The…
Read MoreThe Power of Advocacy
AFTD would like to highlight the power of advocacy in contributing to the greater awareness of FTD. This year’s World FTD Awareness Week was filled with contributions large and small by advocates…
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