The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) welcomes Amanda Peltier, MD, MS, to our board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Her distinguished career in neurology, extensive research experience, and dedication to advancing care for peripheral neuropathy patients make her an exceptional addition to our leadership team. About Amanda Peltier, MD, MS Peltier is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical […]
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Shanna Patterson, MD, MS, joins our Board of Directors
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) welcomes Shanna K. Patterson, MD, MS, who joined our Board of Directors effective January 1, 2025. She brings an exceptional blend of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and a long-standing commitment to improving the lives of individuals living with peripheral neuropathy. Patterson has deep roots in the neurology profession and community Patterson currently serves as the […]
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Ronald Lissak Named President of the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy Board of Directors
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is proud to announce Ronald Lissak named President of the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. With a distinguished career in the medical device industry and a personal connection to peripheral neuropathy (PN), Ron brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and a clear vision to his new role. A Leader in Medical […]
A Proclamation for PN Awareness
By Stacey Udell, PN patient and FPN supporter The Town of Huntington’s (NY) board meeting, on April 11, 2024, was a truly unforgettable experience for me, as I had the honor of receiving a proclamation on behalf of FPN (the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy) for Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week. It was an incredibly touching and […]
Make Your Voice Heard: Join the Call to Action for PN Advocacy!
Help Advocate for Government Funding for Peripheral Neuropathy Research in 2025 Due to the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy’s (FPN) advocacy efforts on the Hill, and countless letters from PN patients like you, Congress designated peripheral neuropathy as a condition in the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) in the annual Defense Appropriations Act during fiscal […]
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PN Renewed in 2024 Defense Appropriations Bill
On March 23, 2024, the Senate Committee on Appropriations approved, by a large bipartisan vote, the Senate version of the fiscal year 2024 Defense Appropriations Bill. As it has in the three previous years (FY21-23), the Committee renewed “peripheral neuropathy” (PN) as an eligible condition for receiving research grants from the Department of Defense’s Peer Reviewed […]
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FY24 Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) funding opportunities are now available!
For the fourth consecutive year, peripheral neuropathy (PN) has been renewed for research funding by the Department of Defense (DoD) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP)’s $370 million fund for FY24. In advance of pre-application deadlines, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is sharing with you the FY24 funding mechanisms, award amounts, maximum direct costs and how to apply. FY24 […]
Newly Funded Research: Targeting Local B Cells to Prevent Chronification of Neuropathic Pain
Principal Investigators Peter Grace, PhD, from MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, and Cobi Heijnen, PhD, from Rice University, were recently granted Investigator-Initiated Research Awards. Grace received funding totaling USD$3,064,079, and Heijnen received funding totaling USD$165,704. Peripheral Neuropathy Advocacy Grace and Heijnen’s awards were made possible through the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy’s (FPN) advocacy […]
Newly Funded Research: A Novel miR-155 Therapy for the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
Principal Investigator Shailly Jariwala, MS, PhD, of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, was recently granted a Discovery Award totaling USD$319,151 for her research on a new therapy for peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy Advocacy Jariwala’s award was made possible through the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy’s (FPN) advocacy efforts with the Department of Defense’s CDMRP program. Advocacy […]
Importance of Peripheral Neuropathy Recognized in Appropriations Act
Importance of Peripheral Neuropathy: Since 2019, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has been actively engaged in a campaign to increase federal funding for peripheral neuropathy research. We had an extraordinary breakthrough in fiscal year 2021, when Congress included “peripheral neuropathy” as an eligible condition for research funding from the Department of Defense’s Peer Reviewed Medical Research […]
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