What is PN Awareness Week? Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) Awareness Week is an annual event that takes place during the first full week of May — this year, from May 5 to May 11, 2024. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is gearing up for a powerful campaign to raise awareness and funds — $100,000 in the …
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 …
Chris F. is a resilient and dedicated individual residing in Madison, Wisconsin. Chris has led a remarkable life marked by a thriving business career and a strong commitment to family. Over three decades, he navigated the complexities of entrepreneurship, describing it as an exhilarating journey filled with challenges and triumphs. With 48 years of marriage …
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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 …
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 …
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Johnson & Johnson, one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, as an esteemed 2024 Ambassador Impact Partner. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in FPN’s mission to advance research and education for individuals affected by peripheral neuropathy (PN). Collaboration for …
Meet Jeff K., an FPN supporter and volunteer, recent retiree, and resident of West Hartford, CT Jeff K. was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy (PN) nine years ago, with noticeable issues emerging in the last two years. The initial diagnosis followed back surgery, and his neurosurgeon at Mass General in Boston referred him to a neurologist …
“I have to be my own advocate, and you should be too,” said Christine, living with hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis. “Once you know something, you can deal with it head-on. It’s the ‘not knowing’ that’s the most frustrating. Knowledge is power!” Christine shared her inspiring story about being diagnosed with and living with hATTR amyloidosis …
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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is pleased to announce the 2024 Clinical Research Training Scholarship (CRTS) recipient for peripheral neuropathy (PN), Francesco E. Michelassi, MD, PhD, Neuromuscular Research Fellow, Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Michelassi’s research is fully funded by FPN and will focus on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), by studying how a chemotherapy …
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In November 2023, a new discovery was made about neuropathic pain in patients suffering from idiopathic peripheral neuropathy. Using data from the Peripheral Neuropathy Research Registry (PNRR), the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy’s research consortium completed an important analysis that led to an important discovery. This research is now published in a renowned research journal. Plasma …
