Emma Heming Willis Honored with Caregiving Award
Emma Heming Willis was recently honored by Maria Shriver’s Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) at Cleveland Clinic, receiving the organization’s Caregiving Award for her “outstanding work in advocating for unpaid family caregivers.” The awards were part of an educational and advocacy luncheon in Las Vegas, held May 19, to raise awareness for two critical women’s health…
Read MoreSession Videos from AFTD’s 2025 Education Conference Now Available
Sessions from AFTD’s 2025 Education Conference are now available on our YouTube channel. Whether you missed a session, you weren’t able to join us live in Denver or virtually, or you simply want to catch up on the latest updates from the community, you are sure to find a session that meets your interests and…
Read MoreStudy Identifies Profile of Blood-Based Inflammatory Proteins as Potential FTD Biomarker
A study published in the journal Brain earlier this year identified a profile of inflammation-related proteins that could potentially serve as a FTD biomarker gauging the severity of the disease. The profile of proteins was identified through blood serum samples, with the authors emphasizing the accessibility of blood-based biomarkers over others. Cytokines Released by Neuroinflammation,…
Read MoreTips & Advice – Navigating FTD-ALS
In 2011, researchers discovered that variants of the C9orf72 gene are the most common cause of both genetic FTD and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Nevertheless, it is important to recognize the genetic overlap between FTD and ALS extends beyond C9orf72. There are several other genes that can cause FTD, ALS, or both, as well as…
Read MoreCoya Therapeutics Reports Positive Interim Results in Clinical Trial for Experimental FTD Therapy
Coya Therapeutics announced positive interim results for its clinical trial for a potentially disease-modifying treatment course for FTD, citing data showing that it helped to prevent cognitive decline. Therapeutics Address Compromised Regulatory T Cell Function in FTD Previous studies by researchers at Coya and elsewhere have revealed the role of regulatory T cell (treg) dysregulation…
Read MoreIn-Person AFTD Meet & Greet in Astoria, New York
Join and learn from others who understand the FTD journey at this in-person AFTD Meet & Greet event in Astoria, NY, hosted by AFTD Ambassador Jackie Shapiro, on September 6, 2025. This Meet & Greet will be hosted on the main lawn at Astoria Park and will be a picnic style meeting. Attendees should bring…
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