The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is pleased to announce the 2026-28 cycle of our early career research grants, offered through the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and American Brain Foundation (ABF). This grant is called the Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Peripheral Neuropathy (CRTS in PN). The goal of this funding mechanism is to […]
Research updates from Edinburgh The 2025 Peripheral Nerve Society’s Annual Meeting took place in Edinburgh, Scotland from May 17-20. This is a big research meeting dedicated to peripheral neuropathies and uniting scientists in the field. FPN’s Executive Director, Lindsay Colbert, went to this year’s meeting. She sat in many exciting talks about research projects that […]
The Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) is a global non-profit group made up of doctors, scientists, and healthcare workers. They study and treat diseases of the peripheral nervous system. Each year, the PNS hosts the PNS Annual Meeting. This event brings experts from around the world to share the newest research about peripheral nerve diseases. It’s […]
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Advocacy Day & the critical need for research dollars Thanks to all our Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week contributors From our live webinar participants who submitted great questions, to our social followers who shared content to educate on PN, and all those who talked to their community about their personal experience last week, thank you! Increased […]
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that affects around 40,000 people in the U.S. and approximately 100,000 worldwide. It causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that can clog the lungs and digestive tract, leading to chronic respiratory infections, digestive problems, and other complications. CF and peripheral neuropathy: a hidden risk Many people […]
For the fourth consecutive year, peripheral neuropathy (PN) has been renewed for research funding by the Department of Defense (DoD) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP)’s $150 million fund for FY25. In advance of pre-application deadlines, we are sharing the FY25 funding mechanisms, award amounts, maximum direct costs and how to apply. Want to learn more about […]
May 4-10, 2025 There are lots of ways to get involved in Sign up for our awareness week webinar: Myths vs Facts on May 8 PN Myths vs. Facts: Deepening Understanding & Raising Awareness Want to break down misconceptions of PN and address some common gaps in knowledge on the topic? Shanna Patterson, MD, MS, […]
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Advocacy Day & the critical need for research dollars On March 18, FPN staff and board members traveled to Washington, D.C. to speak up for the 30 million Americans who have peripheral neuropathy (PN). Our visit was urgent because earlier in March, the U.S. Congress passed a bill that cut funding for medical research by 57%. Read […]
For the first time, we organized Neuropathy Advocacy Day and took our message directly to Congress. On March 18, 2025, staff and board members from the Foundation traveled to Washington, D.C. to speak up for the 30 million Americans who have peripheral neuropathy (PN). Our visit was urgent because earlier this month, Congress passed a […]
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is vastly under-researched, despite its prevalence. While over 30 million Americans live with PN, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded less than $200 million in PN research from its $47 billion annual budget in 2024. That is less than $7 per PN patient. Neurological conditions are now the leading cause of […]
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