Researchers from the Penn FTD Center attended the International Neuropsychological Society (INS) meeting in February 2026 and we are excited to share news from this conference. Emma Rhodes, PhD, Penn FTD Center’s Neuropsychologist & Assistant Professor has been inducted to the INS their inaugural class of fellows. The fellowship honors members of the INS who have demonstrated meaningful and sustained contributions to the society over time. Dr. Rhodes is recognized for her exc

Patients at the Penn FTD Center may receive care from a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in addition to their physician. NPs are registered nurses with advanced graduate training and clinical experience, bringing particular strengths in patient education, care coordination, and holistic, person-centered care. They are highly skilled in addressing complex symptom management, supporting caregivers, and helping patients and families navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. Pen

The Penn FTD Center recently welcomed a new staff member. Read the details below on the new staffers and how you may meet them at the Center! Mary Kate Merenich What is your role at the Penn FTD Center? I joined the Penn FTD Center this February as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) for the ALLFTD study team. As a CRC, I coordinate and conduct clinical research visits for both the ALLFTD study and UNICORN study—the center’s main observational research protocol. Can you d

Get to know the Penn FTD Center staff! Learn more this month from Penn FTD Center Jordana Woodford, MA, Ed.S in the responses below! What is your role at the Penn FTD Center and how long have you been working at the center? I am a clinical research coordinator and having been working at the Penn FTD Center for over 3 years. In the past, I worked on coordinating the CReATe Phenotype Genotype Biomarkers 2 (PGB2) and Trial Ready studies with Dr. Corey McMillan. I also worked wi

Get to know the Penn FTD Center staff! Learn more this month from Penn FTD Center Marianthi Hareras in the responses below! What is your role at the Penn FTD Center and how long have you been working at the center? I am a clinical research coordinator on the observational studies team. I work on the core UNICORN protocol which is our center's main observational research repository. I also am a coordinator for the ancillary PET studies our center offers certain types of Fronto