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Highlights from the 2026 Peripheral Nerve Society Annual Meeting

Posted on July 24, 2026 (July 24, 2026) by Amanda Homscheid

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is proud to have participated in the 2026 Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS) Annual Meeting in Maastricht, The Netherlands, alongside leading peripheral neuropathy (PN) researchers and clinicians from around the world. By engaging with the latest scientific discoveries and collaborating with experts across the field, FPN remains committed to bringing the most promising research developments in PN research and therapeutics to the neuropathy community.  […]

IMAG±iNe 2.0 study welcomes new PhD researcher

Posted on July 7, 2026 (July 7, 2026) by Amanda Homscheid

We are excited to share an important update from the IMAG±iNe 2.0 Biomarkers in IgM Peripheral Neuropathy study. With support from the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy research grant, UMC Utrecht has hired Lisa Bos, MD as a new PhD student to help lead this important research. About Lisa Bos, MD Dr. Bos recently completed a neurology internship, where she cared for […]

2027 Next generation training grant in PN

Posted on July 1, 2026 (July 7, 2026) by Amanda Homscheid

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is pleased to announce the 2027-2029 cycle of our early career Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Peripheral Neuropathy (CRTS in PN), offered through the American Brain Foundation (ABF). Since 2023, we have funded $900,000 in these next generation training grants. The goal of this funding mechanism is to support promising early career investigators (MD or PhD) who are likely to continue their careers in peripheral neuropathy […]

FY26 Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program funding opportunities are now available!

Posted on May 15, 2026 (May 15, 2026) by Amanda Homscheid

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 […]

IMAG±iNe 2.0 study: How biomarkers could help researchers better understand IgM-associated PN

Posted on May 8, 2026 (May 8, 2026) by Amanda Homscheid

Interview with Perry van Doormaal, MD, PhD In this interview, Amanda Homscheid, FPN Program Manager, speaks with Perry van Doormaal, MD, PhD, a Senior Researcher at the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands and Principal Investigator of the IMAG±iNe study. This study focuses on a rare nerve disease called IgM-associated peripheral neuropathy, which can happen with or without something called anti-MAG antibodies. In this interview, Dr. van Doormaal talks about a new study that builds on what researchers learned from the original IMAG±iNe study. […]

Chris Cashman, MD, PhD, awarded scholarship for neuropathy research

Posted on April 27, 2026 (April 23, 2026) by Amanda Homscheid

Chris Cashman, MD, PhD, was awarded one of two 2026 Clinical Research Training Scholarship (CRTS) to support his neuropathy research. The CRTS is a two-year scholarship program that provides funding for emerging experts in neuropathy. The scholarship supports researchers’ efforts to advance treatments, prevention, and even cures for peripheral neuropathy (PN) and is fully funded by the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy. Cashman […]

Neuropathy News April 2026

Posted on April 14, 2026 (April 13, 2026) by Jane Bartmann

FPN’s second annual Neuropathy Advocacy Day We 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. Together, we asked Congress to support more research and better care for people affected by this condition. Learn more about […]

Behind the lab coat: Q&A with Dr. Townsend

Posted on April 1, 2026 (April 1, 2026) by Amanda Homscheid

“Science is a team sport” – Kristy Townsend, PhD Dr. Townsend recently spoke on our webinar, Behind the lab coat: How medical research really works. Kristy Townsend, PhD is a researcher and Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at The Ohio State University’s College of Medicine. Research in the Townsend Lab for Neurobiology & Energy Balance focuses on neural […]

FPN’s second annual Neuropathy Advocacy Day

Posted on March 18, 2026 (March 18, 2026) by Amanda Homscheid

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 […]

Neuropathy News March 2026

Posted on March 10, 2026 (March 10, 2026) by Jane Bartmann

Nominations Open: PRMRP Consumer Reviewer (Due March 17) The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) is looking for new consumer reviewers to join upcoming scientific review panels. If you are a PN patient and want to review research grants, this opportunity is for you! This year, $370 million has been approved for the program. Peripheral […]