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Gene Therapy Could Repair Brain Damage Caused by Dementia, Study Shows
A recent study by the University of Cambridge has shown “promising evidence” that gene therapy has the potential to repair brain damage...
Stories of FTD Genetics Featured in “Brain & Life” Magazine
Brain & Life magazine recently told the stories of two people whose lives have been affected by FTD, and who participated in the March 5...
AFTD Founding Board Member Talks about Creation of FTD Caregiver Resource Book
AFTD founding Board member Lisa Radin shared her journey of being an FTD caregiver during Massachusetts General Hospital’s “Community...
Join Us for the 2021 AFTD Education Conference
Learn more and register today! People and families affected by FTD can find hope, support, and...
AFTD Volunteer Living with PPA Interviewed on “Rodger That” Podcast
AFTD volunteer Jennifer Lee discussed how her life has changed since being diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia...
Help & Hope #72
Issue #72: March 2021 In this issue you can register for AFTD's 2021 Education Conference, get ideas...
Landmark $20MM Donation Fuels AFTD’s Work Targeting FTD
Donald and Susan Newhouse AFTD is grateful to announce the creation of The Donald and Susan Newhouse...
Brain-Imaging Study Explores Possibility of Restoring Empathy in Persons with FTD
Scientists at Western University’s Robarts Research Institute are using brain scanning systems on persons diagnosed with FTD to develop therapies that may restore their empathy. Dr. Elizabeth Finger, associate...
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