FPN funds scholarship award on CIPN Tiffany Li, PhD, has been awarded the 2025 Clinical Research Training Scholarship (CRTS) to support her important research on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). The CRTS is a multi-year scholarship program providing funding for emerging experts in neuropathy, supporting their efforts to advance treatments, prevention, or cures for neuropathy. Read […]
Tiffany Li, PhD, has been awarded the 2025 Clinical Research Training Scholarship (CRTS) to support her important research on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). The CRTS is a multi-year scholarship program providing funding for emerging experts in neuropathy, supporting their efforts to advance treatments, prevention, or cures for peripheral neuropathy (PN). Tiffany Li’s research will focus […]
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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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]