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Dec 17, 2024The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy Receives Transformational Legacy Gift
We are honored to announce that on December 16, 2024, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) received an extraordinary and transformational donation of $255,000 from the estate of Elizabeth Smallfelt. This gift, given posthumously, is… -
Dec 3, 2024FPN Scholarship Award Update: Dr. Williams
Our bodies have an incredible internal control system called the autonomic nervous system (ANS). It keeps essential functions—like heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and digestion—running smoothly without us even thinking… -
Dec 3, 2024FPN Scholarship Award Update: Dr. Barreras
Paula Barreras, MD, neuroimmunology fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital, was one of the first recipients of the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy’s (FPN) Clinical Research Training Scholarships (CRTS). Through these awards,… -
Dec 3, 2024Clinical Research Training Scholarship Update
Attracting and retaining top research talent is vital to improving therapies for peripheral neuropathy. Some of the brightest researchers are often drawn to well-known disciplines with the largest funding pools… -
Nov 11, 2024Registry’s New Research Findings on Vitamin D
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) started the Peripheral Neuropathy Research Registry (PNRR) in 2008. The PNRR collects data and samples (like blood and DNA) from people living with peripheral… -
Nov 1, 2024November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes is the main cause of peripheral neuropathy. We’re supporting diabetes awareness month by promoting diabetes education. By learning about what can increase your risk of getting diabetes and the… -
Oct 23, 2024Running Through the Pain: Finding Strength in the Face of Polyneuropathy
by Dieter R. Boston Marathon Tragedy: A Day That Changed Everything The television flickered with images of the elite runners and the wheelchair athletes surging forward, the energy of the… -
Oct 17, 2024Announcing Our New Partnership with Lilly
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) and Lilly as a 2024 Marketing and Awareness Ambassador Level Impact Partner and a 2024-25 Patient Education Webinar Series Partner. This…