Peripheral neuropathy affects thousands of veterans, causing pain, numbness, and mobility challenges. It is significantly more common among veterans than in the general population, often due to factors specific to military service, such as exposure to Agent Orange or physical injuries sustained during combat. Prevalence among Veterans A study published in the Journal of Military and […]
Our donor, Mary Ann Elliott, is supporting neuropathy research in a huge way: she’s matching donations up to $50,000 to support research scholarships in peripheral neuropathy. Make your gift today and double your impact. Read more in Mary Ann’s personal request for increased research funding: Dear Friends and Fellow Neuropathy Patients:I’m reaching out today with an […]
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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is pleased to welcome the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a new site for patient enrollments into the Peripheral Neuropathy Research Registry (PNRR). FPN is confident that this new partnership will be fruitful for the peripheral neuropathy research community. The importance of the PNRR Since its […]
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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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