The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is pleased to welcome its newest Board Director, Dr. Gregory Maassen, PhD, effective January 1, 2023. About Dr. Gregory Maassen Dr. Gregory Maassen is a multimedia, strategic digital marketing, videographer, and (interim) manager. He has over 23 years of experience. This includes 18 years of senior management experience with the […]
In 2020, the peripheral neuropathy (PN) research community achieved a huge breakthrough. For the first time, Congress included “peripheral neuropathy” as an eligible condition for study in the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP). This secured more than $8 million in grants for peripheral neuropathy research in fiscal year 2021. Our […]
Through the generosity of our donors, we’re able to support the IMAGiNe study with a $150,000 research grant to fund new patient enrollment. $90,000 of these funds, spent in 2022, resulted in over 150 new patients enrolling in the study. The IMAGiNe Study The IMAGiNe study is an international research collaborative focused on patients with […]
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Hereditary neuropathies refer to a group of nerve disorders that lead to weakness and wasting of the muscles generally below the knees, and in the hands, and that may be passed from parents to children. For several of these conditions, the genetic defect is known, and tests are available for diagnosis and prenatal counseling. Q&A […]
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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is delighted to announce that Sandra Rieger, PhD, has joined the Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The SAB advises both the Board of Directors and staff of the Foundation in areas of science and technology relevant to peripheral neuropathy and its research. Dr. Sandra Rieger earned a Ph.D. in Developmental […]