MGH FTD UNIT – MGH Frontotemporal Disorders Unit

A comprehensive clinical-research unit focused on Frontotemporal Degeneration and related disorders, including Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), Semantic Dementia, Corticobasal Degeneration Syndrome (CBD), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), FTD-ALS, and related disorders.

MGH Frontotemporal Disorders (FTD) Unit

Providing the highest quality of care while working tirelessly for a cure for Frontotemporal Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders.

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Our Mission

The mission of the MGH FTD Unit is to improve understanding of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), young-onset and atypical Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with FTD, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal degeneration (CBD) and related disorders with the goals of finding a cure and providing comprehensive care of patients and families living with these conditions.

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Impact of our Research

We perform a variety of research that we hope will contribute to a better understanding the FTD disorders:

Educational Resources

We are actively engaged in a number of educational efforts at the local, national, and international levels:

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We are always looking for individuals who would like to participate in our efforts, whether they be patients, family members, interested individuals from the public…