Penn FTD Center Staff Highlight 🌟
Jordana Woodford, MA, Ed.S is a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at the Penn FTD Center. Jordana has worked on several studies and currently works on the UNICORN study, P01 study, and the ALLFTD team.
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ISFTD EMCR (Early to Mid Career Research) will be hosting a symposium April 14-16 with a variety of researchers including former Penn FTD Center postdoctoral researcher, Ting Shen. For full schedule, registration, and further details, use the link below!
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This spring, we are encouraging healthy and engaging habits. April is the perfect time to enjoy the beautiful weather with outdoor hobbies, such as bird watching!
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Join the Philly NeuroArts Network for a day of connection, healing, and self-expression!
📆 Sat May 2
⏲ 10am-2pm
📌Jordan Center for Medical Education
5th floor of the Perelman Center
3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Reg link in bio!
The Penn FTD Center is here for another FTD Fact Friday! And we are here to help!
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The Penn FTD Center is here for another FTD Fact Friday! And we are here to help!
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We understand that care management can be tough. In National Nutrition Month we wanted to highlight information on the link between healthy diets and healthy brains.
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The Penn FTD Center is here for another FTD Fact Friday! And we are here to help!
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In our blog post, Clinical Research Coordinator Ashlyn O'Halloran outlines the UNICORN study experience and activities.
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Emma Rhodes, PhD, Penn FTD Center’s Neuropsychologist & Assistant Professor has been inducted to the International Neuropsychological Society (INS) their inaugural class of fellows (FINS).
Congratulations, Emma! 🎉
The Penn FTD Center is here for another FTD Fact Friday! And we are here to help!
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Last chance to apply for the FTD CRLI! Applications close tomorrow!
The Penn FTDC and @theaftd.bsky.social co-host this virtual program that empowers individuals diagnosed with FTD, their caregivers and loved ones to be strong advocates in the field of FTD research.
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Penn FTD Center Staff Highlight 🌟
Marianthi Harerasis a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Penn FTD Center. Marianthi works on the core UNICORN protocol and is the coordinator for the ancillary PET studies.
📍Read more details on Marianthi in our blog post! Link in bio!
Register now for the sixth annual virtual familial conference, Uncovering the Genetics of Familial FTD/ALS, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 1:00PM-4:00PM EST.
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FTD Fact Friday: FTD impacts approximately 60,000 patients in the United States.
The Penn FTD Center is here to help!
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Penn FTD Center Genetic Counselor Laynie Dratch, ScM, CGC presented at the 2026 @theaftd.bsky.social Holloway Summit discussing "Evolution of ALS/FTD genetic testing practice."
Thank you for your work, Laynie!
We understand that care management can be tough. For American Heart Month, we are providing tips on healthy hearts and healthy brains!
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FTD Fact Friday: FTD is one of the most common causes of early onset dementia worldwide. The Penn FTD Center is here to help!
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The Penn FTD Center is featured in an article from AARP discussing FTD, symptoms, and support.
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Penn FTDC and @theaftd.bsky.social are hosting the FTD CRLI! This virtual program empowers individuals diagnosed with FTD, their caregivers and loved ones to be strong advocates in the field of FTD research by educating them on the clinical research process.
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FTD Fact Friday: Although age of onset ranges from 21 to 80, most FTD cases occur between 45 and 64.
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In our January blog post, Former Clinical Research Coordinator Chigozie Ibe reviews what takes place in a Research MRI and how to prepare.
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The Penn FTD Center is here for another FTD Fact Friday! And we are here to help!
📍 Check out our Support & Resources
📃 Read our monthly blog
🔎 Learn more about Observational Research or Clinical Trials
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📢Looking for the latest news from the Penn FTD Center? Want to stay up-to-date on research and trials?
Make sure you are following the Penn FTD Center on all your social platforms.
📍All of our social media accounts can be found at the link in our bio!
Apply today to become an FTD CRLI Research Ambassador!
The FTD Clinical Research Learning Institute is a virtual program that empowers individuals diagnosed with FTD, their caregivers and loved ones. Applications close February 13th, 2026.
Link in bio to for the application!