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ISFTD in France: All About FTD Research with Penny Dacks


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This week's we share an interview we did at the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias (ISFTD) Conference in Lille, France with Penny Dacks, AFTD's Senior Director of Scientific Initiatives. We focus on providing information about the many forms of research and how to get involved. 

Penny Dacks holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Arizona. As AFTD’s Senior Director of Scientific Initiatives, Dr. Dacks leads strategy for AFTD’s research programs and serves as President of the FTD Disorders Registry.

A few things mentioned this episode:

  • The FTD Disorders Registry
  • The Association for Frontotemporal Dementia 
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    Thank you to the sponsor of this episode and Season 6, LearnFTD. LearnFTD is working to raise awareness of FTD gene mutations that can cause FTD and the importance of genetic testing. Visit LearnFTD.com for information and more resources on FTD, such as a discussion guide for talking with a doctor about the disease and a tips sheet for caregivers. You can also follow LearnFTD on Facebook and Instagram @LearnFTD.

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