Living with peripheral neuropathy can be challenging, but for Jayne S., it has also become a source of purpose. After developing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), Jayne turned her experience into action by volunteering with the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy and raising awareness in her community. From speaking at local events to organizing outreach efforts during […]
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For the sixth consecutive year, peripheral neuropathy (PN) has been renewed as an eligible condition for research funding by the Department of Defense (DOD) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP)’s $127 million fund for FY26. Below are the FY26 funding mechanisms, pre-application and application deadlines, award amounts, maximum direct costs and how to apply. FY26 Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program award mechanisms and pre-application deadlines: Get […]
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Living with a long-term illness that most people don’t understand can feel very lonely. But for one caring volunteer, that hard experience became a reason to help others and make a difference. Meet Stacey U. After getting peripheral neuropathy from a serious nerve injury, Stacey—who worked for many years in public relations—turned her personal struggle into a […]
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) held our second annual Neuropathy Advocacy Day on March 11. It was an important day to speak up for the 30 million Americans living with peripheral neuropathy (PN). Together, we asked Congress to support more research and better care for people affected by this condition. Goals of Advocacy Day […]
Veteran-focused Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program funding returned to 2024 funding level after 50% cut in 2025 After a huge cut in 2025, research funding for the Department of Defense’s Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) is finally back to its earlier level: $370 million. This is great news for people living with peripheral neuropathy (PN), because each year we work hard […]
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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) recently had a great meeting with members of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes (NINDS), which is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). At the meeting, we were joined by members of the MedSci Board, Ahmet Höke, MD, PhD FRCPC, from Johns Hopkins University […]
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