Penn FTD Center

Penn FTD Center The Penn FTD Center is home to an energetic team dedicated to the investigation and treatment of FTD

The Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration Center brings together an energetic team of creative clinicians and researchers dedicated to the investigation and treatment of early onset neurodegenerative conditions. Our Center members include neurologists, neuropathologists, neuroscientists, geneticists, genetic counselors, neuropsychologists, nurses, social workers, and clinical research coordinators, all

targeting a cure for Frontotemporal degeneration . Intellectual diversity, creativity and strong collaborative partnerships uniquely position the Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration Center to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients, conduct translational research to improve diagnostic and prognostic accuracy, improve understanding of the biological basis of Frontotemporal degeneration spectrum disorders, and train the next generation of physicians and researchers as we move toward a cure.

The Penn FTDC’s Dr. Irwin, Dr. Massimo, and Laynie Dratch are proudly participating in the development of consensus-base...
06/02/2026

The Penn FTDC’s Dr. Irwin, Dr. Massimo, and Laynie Dratch are proudly participating in the development of consensus-based recommendations for clinical care of people at risk for ALS/FTD spectrum disorders. As part of this effort, they had a great time attending a two-day workshop hosted by the ALS Hope Foundation!

FTD Fact Friday: The main difference between FTD and Alzheimer’s is that will usually start with memory loss. This is ca...
05/29/2026

FTD Fact Friday: The main difference between FTD and Alzheimer’s is that will usually start with memory loss. This is caused by plaques tangles in a specific part of the brain. Memory problems are not the main presenting issues when it comes to FTD.

📍 Check out our Support & Resources tab for helpful tools and links.
📰 Read our monthly blog in the Latest News tab.
🔎 Interested in Observational Research or Clinical Trials? Click the links to learn more about the participation in studies.

Find more information on the Penn FTD Center website!

FTD Fact Friday: In general, changes in the frontal lobe are associated with behavioral symptoms, while changes in the t...
05/22/2026

FTD Fact Friday: In general, changes in the frontal lobe are associated with behavioral symptoms, while changes in the temporal lobe affect language and emotions.

📍 Check out our Support & Resources tab for helpful tools and links.
📰 Read our monthly blog in the Latest News tab.
🔎 Interested in Observational Research or Clinical Trials? Click the links to learn more about the participation in studies.

Find more information on the Penn FTD Center website!

Congratulations to the 2026 Penn FTD Center CREATE Award Winners! Emily Xie, BS was awarded as the Distinguished Perform...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Penn FTD Center CREATE Award Winners! Emily Xie, BS was awarded as the Distinguished Performance in a Clinical Research Coordinator Role Recipient and Cara R. Joyce, MPH as the Distinguished Performance in a Regulatory or Monitoring & Compliance Role Award Recipient.

Congrats to you both! 🎉

📢Looking for the latest news from the Penn FTD Center? Want to stay up-to-date on research and trials?Make sure you are ...
05/18/2026

📢Looking for the latest news from the Penn FTD Center? Want to stay up-to-date on research and trials?

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FTD Fact Friday: Uncharacteristic personality changes, apathy, difficulty with decision making, difficulty with movement...
05/15/2026

FTD Fact Friday: Uncharacteristic personality changes, apathy, difficulty with decision making, difficulty with movement, speaking, or comprehension are some of the most common symptoms of FTD.

📍 Check out our Support & Resources tab for helpful tools and links.
📰 Read our monthly blog in the Latest News tab.
🔎 Interested in Observational Research or Clinical Trials? Click the links to learn more about the participation in studies.

Find more information on the Penn FTD Center website!

What are Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and how can they best support you? Read in our blog post available now at our website...
05/13/2026

What are Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and how can they best support you?

Read in our blog post available now at our website!

Happy Clinical Research Week to our wonderful Clinical Research Team! Clinical Research Week is designed to highlight Pe...
05/12/2026

Happy Clinical Research Week to our wonderful Clinical Research Team! Clinical Research Week is designed to highlight Perelman School of Medicine’s support of all Clinical Research Professionals and celebrate their contributions.

A special shoutout to Penn FTD Center’s Emily Xie, Alex Tavani, and Cara Joyce who were all nominated for the 2026 CREATE Awards for Clinical Research Expertise & Advancement Through Excellence.

Thank you to the Penn FTD Center Clinical Research Team for all your hard work and dedication!

We understand that care management can be tough. At the Penn FTD Center, we are committed to provide practical, useful t...
05/11/2026

We understand that care management can be tough. At the Penn FTD Center, we are committed to provide practical, useful tips for care management.

In May, we are providing details on available support groups & resources.

📍Check out our website for more information on Support & Resources

Penn FTD Center Staff Highlight 🌟Allison Snyder, MD is an Assistant Professor at the Penn FTD Center. Dr. Snyder sees cl...
05/07/2026

Penn FTD Center Staff Highlight 🌟

Allison Snyder, MD is an Assistant Professor at the Penn FTD Center. Dr. Snyder sees clinic patients, clinical research participants, and studies the biology of TDP-C in her lab.

📍Read more details on Dr. Snyder in our blog post on our website!

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