Calling all AFTD advocates – federal funding for FTD research is at risk, and we need your advocacy to protect it.

Earlier this month, the National Institutes of Health announced that it will drastically change how its grants are funded. This abrupt reduction will slow progress in research focused on FTD and other diseases, as well as threaten the United States’ position as a leader in biomedical research, which has long been an area of bipartisan support.

This is a rapidly evolving situation, and AFTD will keep you posted on new developments as they arise. But for now, please reach out to your members of Congress to ask them to oppose this policy and ensure that research institutions are adequately supported to continue their important work.

Additionally, if you live in California, you can support future research this tax season. The California ALS Research Network Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund allows Californians filing their state income taxes to donate an amount of their choice to help fund critical research projects. Visit the ALS Network website to learn more.