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Former biochemistry professor Joanne T. Douglas, PhD, wrote about her experiences with nfvPPA in a recently published research paper.

Former Biochemistry Professor Shares First-Hand Experience Living with nfvPPA

Joanne T. Douglas, PhD, a former biochemistry professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, shared her…

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A recent US News & World Report article explores the use of antipsychotic drug in dementia care

U.S. News & World Report Explores Antipsychotic Drug Use in Dementia Care

A recent article in US News & World Report explores the use of antipsychotic drugs to treat dementia…

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Tips and Advice: Managing Communication Difficulties

As FTD progressively affects areas of the brain that control reading, writing, speaking, and understanding language, communicating…

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AFTD Webinar: The Promise of FTD Research Trials — What Should I Know About Current Drug Studies?

The science of FTD is quickly evolving. While several years ago, there were no experimental treatments for…

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AFTD senior director of scientific initiatives Dr. Penny Dacks was a recent guest on the Remember Me Podcast

AFTD Senior Director of Scientific Initiatives Talks About FTD Research on Remember Me Podcast

AFTD Senior Director of Scientific Initiatives Penny Dacks, PhD, discussed the different types of ongoing FTD research…

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#FromHopeToAction: AFTD’s 2022 Annual Report

AFTD’s 2022 Annual Report documents progress made bringing hope to action in each area of our mission…

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