Posts by Matt Ozga
February 9, 2025: Seattle, Wash. Virtual Meet & Greet
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this virtual AFTD Meet & Greet event for people in Seattle, Wash., and its surrounding communities on Sunday, February…
Read MoreIn TEDx Talk, Neuroscientist Shares Her Father’s FTD Story and Her Hope for Dementia Research Breakthroughs
Leila Allen, PhD, of Florida International University (FIU), discussed the groundbreaking dementia research that she and her colleagues are performing with pig models and artificial intelligence during a recently published…
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2025: FTD Information Session in Plymouth, MN
AFTD Ambassador Nanci Anderson is hosting an FTD information session at the Plymouth Community Center in Plymouth, Minn. (14800 34th Avenue N.). She will provide an overview of FTD and…
Read MorePerspectives in FTD Research Webinar: FTD Research 2024 – Where We’ve Come From and Where We’re Headed
The science of FTD is evolving at a rapid pace and it can be difficult to interpret the scientific advancements and how they may impact families facing an FTD diagnosis.…
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2025: In-Person Meet & Greet in Middlesex, N.J.
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD volunteer Norma Edom and AFTD Ambassador Sandra Gonzalez-Morett at…
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2025: National Virtual Meet & Greet
Join this first-ever national Meet & Greet event specifically for people living with FTD. This virtual event will be held over Zoom on January 6 from 7-8 p.m. ET, and…
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2025: In-Person Meet & Greet in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD volunteer Kathleen Hanold Watland, who will soon be starting…
Read MoreA Conversation with a Neurologist at Denali Therapeutics
Recently, AFTD had a conversation with members of the Denali Therapeutics team, including Dr. Richard Tsai, to provide insights into their work to develop a therapeutic with Takeda to treat…
Read MoreAFTD Care Partner Learning Series Webinar: Navigating the Holidays with an FTD Diagnosis
The changes brought on by an FTD diagnosis can make navigating the holidays difficult. The routine changes of travel, large crowds, and busy days can lead to unsuccessful holiday experiences.…
Read MoreNovember 24, 2024: In-Person Meet & Greet in Manchester, NH
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event, hosted by AFTD Ambassador Shirley Gordon and Kevin Rhodes, co-chair of the…
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