The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is excited to share that The Ohio State University (OSU) has joined the IMAGiNe Study as a new research site. With help from FPN, OSU will take part in this international study about IgM anti-MAG peripheral neuropathy, a rare and often misunderstood nerve disease. About the IMAGiNe Study The […]
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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 […]
In fiscal year 2025, the funding for the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) was decreased from its fiscal year 2024 level of $370 million to $150 million. We’re hopeful that the fiscal year 2026 Defense Budget will bring back full funding and once again include peripheral neuropathy as a condition that can be researched. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]