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. […]
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. Treating CIPN is really hard Scientists don’t fully understand what causes CIPN. Studies have shown that […]
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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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