November 9, 2024: 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. The event will be held from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. PT at the Sierra View Library’s Seminar Room in Reno (4001 S. Virginia St.). Please RSVP to Scott at soxarart@theaftd.org. To…

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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. To learn more, download this flyer.

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Astellas and AviadoBio Announce Exclusive License Agreement for FTD-GRN Gene Therapy

Text: Astellas and AviadoBio Announce Exclusive License Agreement for FTD-GRN Gene Therapy. Background: A male and female research meet with a guest, with the male shaking their hand.

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 Europe. FTD caused by an inherited GRN genetic mutation inhibits the production of the essential protein progranulin, which leads to the accumulation of proteins such…

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November 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 organizations provide. The event will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PT in at Alzheimer’s San Diego Community Room, Suite 300 (3635 Ruffin Road).…

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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 organizations provide. RSVP for this event by emailing caretrain@gmail.com. To learn more, download this flyer.

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Alzheimer’s Association North Idaho Caregiver Conference

Alzheimer's Association - A Caregiver's Journey - Free Dementia 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 Student Union Building of North Idaho College. This free event for care partners will feature guidance from dementia experts, a Q&A panel, as well as…

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