ISFTD 2024 Conference Highlights

In this podcast we bring you highlights from the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias (ISFD) Conference, which was held in Amsterdam from the 19th to 22nd September 2024.Dr Anna Volkmer talks with Dr Martyna Matuszyk from Alzheimer’s Society and Dr Aitana Sogorb Esteve from University College London discussing their highlights and recapping on the event and what they’re taking away from this year’s talks.Advancements in FTD Research: Key research on the genetic and molecular mechanisms of frontotemporal dementia, particularly focusing on biomarkers for early diagnosis.Novel Therapeutic Approaches: Promising developments in treatments targeting FTD-specific pathology, with potential to improve patient outcomes.Challenges in Translating Research to Practice: The complexity of moving lab discoveries into clinical applications, and the need for more streamlined processes.Importance of Collaboration: Emphasis on interdisciplinary cooperation to address the multifaceted nature of dementia research.Breakthroughs in Neuroimaging: Advances in neuroimaging techniques that could enhance understanding of disease progression and improve diagnostic accuracy.Public and Patient Involvement: The vital role of involving patients and the public in shaping research agendas, ensuring that studies address real-world needs.Effective Science Communication: The need to translate complex scientific information into accessible language for both the public and other stakeholders.Annual ISFTD Conference: Excitement around the announcement that the conference will be held annually starting in 2026, fostering more frequent collaboration and knowledge sharing.The International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias is a non-profit scientific society focused on frontotemporal dementias. Members include the leaders in FTD research around the world, and the society is associated with a large, international biannual meeting (soon to be annual) presenting the latest findings.For more information visit: www.isftd.org--A transcript of this show, links and show notes and profile on all our guests are available on our website at https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk.If you prefer to watch rather than listen, you will find a video version of this podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and on our website.Leave us a tip:https://dementia-researcher.captivate.fm/supportFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/https://www.twitter.com/demrescommunityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.socialDownload and Register with our Community App:https://www.onelink.to/dementiaresearcherWe gratefully acknowledge the support of our funders: Alzheimer’s Association, Race Against Dementia, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society, and the National Institute for Health and Care Research.The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the producers, funders, or sponsors.Subscribe to our sister show 'Dementia Researcher The Blogs':https://podfollow.com/dementia-researcher-blogs