The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy welcomes Amanda Peltier, MD, MS, to the board of directors 

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) welcomes Amanda Peltier, MD, MS, to our board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Her distinguished career in neurology, extensive research experience, and dedication to advancing care for peripheral neuropathy patients make her an exceptional addition to our leadership team.  About Amanda Peltier, MD, MS  Peltier is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical […]

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Shanna Patterson, MD, MS, joins our Board of Directors

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) welcomes Shanna K. Patterson, MD, MS, who joined our Board of Directors effective January 1, 2025. She brings an exceptional blend of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and a long-standing commitment to improving the lives of individuals living with peripheral neuropathy. Patterson has deep roots in the neurology profession and community Patterson currently serves as the […]

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Ronald Lissak Named President of the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy Board of Directors

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is proud to announce Ronald Lissak named President of the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. With a distinguished career in the medical device industry and a personal connection to peripheral neuropathy (PN), Ron brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and a clear vision to his new role. A Leader in Medical […]

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Donor Advised Funds: A Great Way to Give

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is a 100% donor supported 501(c)3 charitable organization. Through research funding, awareness, and patient education, our work advances our mission to improve the lives of patients living with peripheral neuropathy and accelerates the development of treatments, and one day, cures. A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) We view our supporters as valued partners, and thus FPN […]

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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy Receives Transformational Legacy Gift

We are honored to announce that on December 16, 2024, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) received an extraordinary and transformational donation of $255,000 from the estate of Elizabeth Smallfelt. This gift, given posthumously, is a generous gift that will make lasting impacts in the neuropathy community. About Elizabeth Smallfelt Elizabeth Smallfelt was a patient who suffered from peripheral neuropathy. […]

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FPN Scholarship Award Update: Dr. Williams

Our bodies have an incredible internal control system called the autonomic nervous system (ANS). It keeps essential functions—like heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and digestion—running smoothly without us even thinking about it. But when this system doesn’t work as it should, the results can be life-altering, especially for people with diseases like diabetes, amyloidosis, or peripheral neuropathy […]

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FPN Scholarship Award Update: Dr. Barreras

Paula Barreras, MD, neuroimmunology fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital, was one of the first recipients of the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy’s (FPN) Clinical Research Training Scholarships (CRTS). Through these awards, FPN is supporting early-career researchers in peripheral neuropathy. Did you know that about 40% of people with sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease, also experience a nerve condition called small fiber neuropathy (SFN)? […]

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Clinical Research Training Scholarship Update

Attracting and retaining top research talent is vital to improving therapies for peripheral neuropathy. Some of the brightest researchers are often drawn to well-known disciplines with the largest funding pools – such as cancer research. To combat this challenge, FPN works in partnership with the American Brain Foundation and the American Academy of Neurology to facilitate a Clinical Research Training Scholarship (CRTS). […]

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