Interested in learning about the research and resources available for genetic forms of FTD? Come to the information session hosted by our genetic counselor 6/28 at 4pm EST! Sign up for the virtual event here: redcap.med.upenn.edu/surveys/?s=YA4…

ICYMI: Check out this webinar where Cynthia Clyburn, MSW, LCSW and Lauren Massimo, PhD, CRNP (Dr. Lauren Massimo) present “Person-Centered Care for Behavioral Variant FTD”: theaftd.org/person-centere……… #bvFTD #FTD The AFTD #neuroscience

Please save the date for our annual Penn FTD Caregiver Conference, on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Smilow Center for Translational Research from 8:00am-3:00pm EDT. The conference will be in-person (no virtual option), discussions will be recorded. Registration link to follow.

The PennAITech Collaboratory is looking to hire a Data Project Manager. This position will provide critical program and data management of pilot award applications and award administration. Apply today! #job #hiring bit.ly/3eJjJoc

Join our growing team! Interested? Here are the current open positions and links to apply:

Thank you to everyone who attended the Penn FTDC Caregiver Conference. The goal of this conference is to not only share resources & up-to-date research, but also for caregivers & those affected by FTD to come together, share stories, advice, & offer support to one another. #FTD

Dr Katheryn Cousins #ISFTD2022: Plasma GFAP/NFL excellent at discriminating FTLD-tau and FTLD-TDP-43 in sporadic sample and in absence of copathology

Excited to share Penn FTDC research testing a caregiver intervention to improve self-care in bvFTD caregivers @massimolauren @kbhphd #GSA2022

Amazing talk about digital histopathology at the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias International Conference by Dave Irwin Penn Digital Neuropathology Lab Penn FTD Center

I’m hiring a research coordinator to work on studies of apathy and empathy loss in bvFTD at the Penn FTD Center! Come work with a fantastic multi-disciplinary team doing cutting edge dementia research 🧠👩‍🔬Check it out! wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/upe…

Join our growing team! We are hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator who will coordinate essential industry sponsored therapeutic trials in patients with early-onset neurodegenerative conditions. Apply here: wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiti… #hiring #neuroscience #research

There's still time to register for our third annual virtual familial conference, "Uncovering the Genetics of Familial FTD/ALS", on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 3:00PM-5:30PM EST. We hope to see you there! Register here: securelb.imodules.com/s/1587/gid2/16… #FTD #dementia

(1/2) Brain donation is crucial in advancing the science of FTD. But navigating the donation process can be complicated. On 3/17, 3-4pm, David Irwin and Dr. Lauren Massimo will join other experts to answer questions about brain donation in this webinar...

In honor of #dnaday, we’re reflecting on the late Dr. Grossman’s work as a major contributor to the study of familial FTD by pioneering genetic counseling & outreach to families at risk for early-onset neurodegenerative disease. Learn more from our center: med.upenn.edu/ftd/ftd-geneti…

Publication alert! 🧠Congrats to FTDC co-director Dr. Lauren Massimo on the publication of her paper, "Racial Differences in Clinical Presentation in Individuals Diagnosed With Frontotemporal Dementia". Read here: jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

Reminder: Please register by this Wednesday, November 1st! Penn FTD Center's Annual Caregiver Conference will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Smilow Center for Translational Research in Philadelphia from 8:30am-3:30pm EST. Register Here: securelb.imodules.com/s/1587/gid2/16…

Having an inspiring and bittersweet day at the Penn FTD Center memorial symposium for Murray Grossman. Here is some of Murray’s wisdom from Corey McMillan (he/him/his)’s opening remarks for those who weren’t lucky enough to train with him.

A pilot study published earlier this year evaluates the effectiveness of Virtual Caregiver Coach for You (ViCCY) as an intervention to help care partners of those with #FTD maintain better self-care habits. Click here to learn more: bit.ly/3Te5SIn

Are you an individual diagnosed with #FTD, a caregiver and/or loved one interested in sharing the word about FTD research? We've partnered with The AFTD to facilitate this one-day virtual program to educate future FTD Research Ambassadors. Apply here: upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X…