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AFTD News: Fall 2012, Volume 9, Issue 3
In this issue: Care & Cure Event: A Decade of Dedication, 8th International FTD Conference Recap, Spotlight on Popkin Shenian, New AFTD Staff Positions, AFTD Co-Hosts Scientific Symposium with ALS…
Former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein Receives High Canadian Honor
Ralph Klein, former Premier of Alberta, received the Order of Canada–one of Canada’s highest honors. Mr. Klein is affected with FTD. To read this story, click here.
Wendy DeLucca Takes Part in Dementia Discussions
The New Haven Independent interviewed Wendy DeLucca and a few others about caring for someone with dementia. The story is in conjunction with a TV segment that will air later in…
AFTD Staff Makes FTD Presentation to MediciGlobal
On Friday, October 26, AFTD was asked to give a lunch ‘n’ learn to about 25 members of the MediciGlobal organization. MediciGlobal, a patient recruitment firm for clinical trials, wanted…
Amy Eissler’s Decision to Get Genetic Testing for FTD
Reporter Kathy Muldoon of the Oregonian interviews Amy Eissler about her decision to get genetic testing for FTD. A pattern of heredity for FTD appears in her father’s family. She has…
AFTD Board Member Rachel Hadas in Neurology Now about Brain Donation
Rachel Hadas, AFTD board member, spoke with Neurology Now about the importance of brain donation and what it means for the future. Her husband’s brain was donated to science when…
Prominent Utah Economist Affected with FTD
Lynnette and Jeff Thregold of Utah spoke with Lois Collins of the Deseret News about Jeff’s struggle with FTD in October. Click here for the article.
AFTD MAC Member Bruce Miller Receives Award
Dr. Bruce Miller spoke about the advances in FTD research on October 15 in the 12th Annual Faculty Research Lectureship at University of California, San Francisco. Miller was honored for his research…
Pittsburgh Newspaper Interviews AFTD Board Member Deanna Angello
Deanna Angello spoke with her hometown newspaper about climing Mt. Everest in April in honor of father who suffers from FTD. Click here to read about Deanna’s journey and coming…
Russell Zomback Takes on Another Marathon – October 14
For the third year in a row, Russell Zomback will run a marathon in memory of his father, David, who passed away from FTD. On October 14, Russell will compete…
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