ISFTD is delighted to recognize the resounding success of the “Perspectives on ALS and FTD: Pathology, Models, and Targets” session, hosted at the MND Association meeting in Basel. The event captivated a packed auditorium, with attendees not only filling every seat but also standing along the walls, a testament to the session’s widespread appeal and … Perspectives on ALS and FTD: pathology, models and targets

A new open access paper has just been published in Nature, shedding light on the detailed structure of TDP-43, a key protein implicated in neurodegenerative diseases like ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). This study provides important insights into how pathological TDP-43 filaments form, which is critical for understanding these diseases and … Just published Open Access paper in Nature on the structure of TDP43

As part of the upcoming 34th International Symposium on ALS/MND, we are excited to be hosting a series of three ALS-FTD joint sessions in collaboration with the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias. On the 6 December, delegates will hear from experts in ALS/MND and FTD research who will share their latest findings, explore the overlap … 34th International Symposium on ALS/MND

Maria Luisa Gorno-Tempini is the 2023 recipient of the Potamkin Prize. Dr. Gorno-Tempini, a member of the ISFTD community, has pioneered the modern classification of primary progressive aphasia (PPA). Her report on that topic is a citation classic and triggered the current enthusiasm for research on PPA. Dr. Gorno-Tempini has also made pivotal contributions to … 2023 Potamkin Award Dr. Marilu Gorno-Tempini

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our friend and colleague Murray Grossman on April 4. Murray Grossman, neurologist and cognitive neuroscientist, has been a pioneer in the field of neurobiology of language. His work in defining non-fluent progressive aphasia within the spectrum of frontotemporal dementia is one of most important … In Memoriam Dr. Murray Grossman

Welcome from the ISFTD Early-Mid Career Researchers Committee. The newsletter will include new interviews from those in the FTD field, updates from the ISFTD and career opportunities. Click here to read the paper.

Meet the the ISFTD Executive Committee and, get the latest news of FTD, career opportunities and ISFTD announcements. Click here to read the paper.

Welcome to the first issue of the ISFTD newsletter, the newsletters will include interviews wil members of the ISFTD Executive Committee, career opportunities and ISFTD announcements. Click here to read the paper.