We’re pleased to announce our newest board member, Jennie Starr. Starr started her career as a lawyer, then worked for both tech and biotech companies. She also ran a nonprofit while raising her children. Now she’s bringing all of that experience to help support our mission. About Jennie Starr Starr has always liked building new […]
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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Vertex Pharmaceuticals, as an esteemed 2025 Premier Impact Sponsor. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in FPN’s mission to advance patient education for individuals affected by peripheral neuropathy (PN). Collaboration for Impact At FPN, our commitment to improving the lives of those living […]
10 marathons. 26.2 miles. 1 mission. Please join us in celebrating PN patient and FPN friend Dieter’s incredible journey running Chicago 10 times! Now with a new purpose: raising awareness and funds for peripheral neuropathy. Diagnosed with idiopathic polyneuropathy in 2024, Dieter continues to run strong, proving that resilience and advocacy go hand in hand. Join […]
We’re thrilled to share a follow-up from Dieter R., an avid marathoner, passionate FPN advocate, and someone living with idiopathic polyneuropathy. After first sharing his story in our October 2024 patient feature, Dieter returns with an inspiring update as he takes on his next big challenge. A decade of determination By Dieter Reuther, PN patient […]
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Last call to apply! Early-career neuropathy research grant applications due Sept. 8 We’re pleased to announce the 2026-28 cycle of our early career research grants, offered through the American Academy of Neurology and American Brain Foundation . This grant is called the Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Peripheral Neuropathy. We are still accepting applications. Learn more and apply by September 9. […]
Now accepting early-career grant applications We’re pleased to announce the 2026-28 cycle of our early career research grants, offered through the American Academy of Neurology and American Brain Foundation . This grant is called the Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Peripheral Neuropathy. We are now accepting applications. Learn more and apply by September 9. Match in progress: Double your support […]
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. We did it! Thank you to those who helped us reach our goal in July. Still want to support our mission? Donate today. Read more in Mary Ann’s personal […]
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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 […]