Since launching our ON-FIRE Conversations webinar series in December 2025, we have been bringing together experts from across the UK and beyond to share knowledge about frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and related conditions. These monthly sessions aim to provide educational materials, but also a space for Q&A, active discussions and sharing expertise – they have quickly become a valuable resource for our growing network of collaborators, clinicians, researchers, and anyone interested in FTD.
A Strong Start
The series began with Dr Richard Bevan-Jones, who delivered an excellent introduction to behavioural variant FTD (bvFTD), setting the tone for what has become an engaging and accessible educational programme. Most recently, Dr Shalom K Henderson from Boston University joined us to discuss primary progressive aphasia (PPA), offering valuable insights into the language variants of frontotemporal dementia.
The response has been wonderful, with participants from across our network and beyond joining these sessions to deepen their understanding and/or sharing their knowledge of the diverse presentations and challenges within the FTD spectrum.
What’s Coming Next
We are excited to announce our confirmed speakers for the coming months, each bringing expertise on crucial aspects of frontotemporal dementia and related conditions:
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 13:00-14:00 GMT
Dr Ed Jabbari from University College London will present “An introduction to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)”. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eAtTbxVe
March 2026
Dr Simon Bell from Sheffield will explore the important overlap between frontotemporal dementia and motor neurone disease.
… And later in Spring 2026
Professor Jonathan Rohrer from UCL will provide insights into the genetic factors that contribute to FTD.
Dr Sofia Toniolo from Oxford will present on blood-based biomarkers and digital testing across different neurodegenerative diseases including FTD.
Join Our Mailing List
Don’t want to miss a session? Sign up for our ON-FIRE Conversations mailing list to receive registration links and updates about upcoming webinars. Whether you’re part of the ON-FIRE research network, a healthcare professional, a researcher, or simply interested in learning more about FTD, these sessions are open to everyone.
These webinars are more than just educational webinars – they are building a community of people committed to advancing understanding and care in FTD. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming sessions and continuing to learn together as the ON-FIRE study grows.
To register for upcoming webinars or to join our mailing list, please use the link https://forms.gle/hWs87miXCK2zNXsg8 or contact us at onfire@medschl.cam.ac.uk.