Neuropathy News Nov. 2025
Research update with Dr. Michelassi
Francesco Michelassi, MD, PhD, Physician and Lead Scientist at the University of Virginia Health and the 2024 Clinical Research Training Scholarship (CRTS) recipient, shares his work studying Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN). He explains how his research could help protect nerves and lead to new treatments.
Learn how FPN helped Dr. Michelassi start his independent research career. Watch the video.
New members join the FPN Board
We’re pleased to welcome new board members, Jennie Starr and George Montague to the organization. Starr and Montague bring a diverse set of skills to the board and will be a great addition to our team.
Learn more about Starr and Montague, and what they bring to the table.
Celebrating FPN Day
On October 15, we celebrated our 18th anniversary – FPN Day. It was a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made. It gave us the opportunity to thank the people who make our work possible—you, our supporters, researchers and patients.
We surpassed our one-day fundraising goal of $18,000. Thank you for making this possible!
At-home research study for chemo-induced PN
Mayo Clinic is looking for adults who have moderate to severe chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy to join a research study. The goal of the study is to see if a simple massage technique, done by a family caregiver, can help people with this type of nerve pain.
How scientists finally learned that nerves regrow
For decades, experts thought damaged nerves could never heal. New research shows that nerves can regrow, under the right conditions. This changes how we look at recovery after injury.
This Scientific American article traces the groundbreaking discoveries that changed neuroscience forever.
Chemo-induced neuropathy research on the rise
Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) can impact up to 70% of chemo patients. The effects can linger long after chemotherapy has ended. Patients can be left with issues in their hands or feet ranging from pain and tingling to muscle weakness.
Learn more about some of the research happening around CIPN.
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