https://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mjzkvtjwwk22New publication alert: A rigorous synthesis of how chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy impacts nerve injury & regeneration—with key implications for timing, counseling, and prognosis in oncologic nerve care. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41982323/ #CIPN #NerveRegeneration https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41982323/21 Apr 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzkvtjwwk22https://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mg5x6jk4g222New research in Cell Report by Paul Meraner: HIF-1 protects neurons from Sarm1-mediated neurodegeneration A new molecular link between hypoxia signaling and axon degeneration. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41575852/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41575852/03 Mar 2026 14:11 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg5x6jk4g222https://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3meyy75fsyc2b🚨New study from @merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social scholar, Simone Thomas. High-confidence evidence shows Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) protects intraepidermal nerve fibers and promotes regeneration in Small Fiber Neuropathy. A vital step for SFN therapy. 🔗 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jns.7010116 Feb 2026 21:21 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3meyy75fsyc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3me56hsr44s2lLigia Schmitd, Ph.D.’s project could reveal how Schwann cell Sonic Hedgehog signaling drives nerve repair—informing strategies to boost recovery and reduce pain after injury. 🔬 Project: Decoding Schwann Cell Sonic Hedgehog Signaling in Nerve Injury and Repair #MerkinScholars #SchwannCells #Research05 Feb 2026 19:59 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3me56hsr44s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mdxy76cack22Jorge Gomez Deza Ph.D.’s project could help cancer patients avoid chronic pain after chemo by identifying targets for CIPN using iPSC-derived neurons—potentially enabling preventive treatments. Project: Identifying novel therapeutic targets for CIPN using iPSC-derived neurons.03 Feb 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxy76cack22https://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mdvlacbbqs2wIs the secret to diabetic nerve pain in our skin? New research in Diabetologia shows that nerve pain (PDN) might not be a cell "glitch," but an immune issue. Skin cells looked healthy, but high levels of immune cells (macrophages) were found. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38265538/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38265538/02 Feb 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvlacbbqs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mdv33tqrfs2wNew Publication: Hyperglycemia promotes SIRT3-mediated deacetylation of SARM1 to exacerbate diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The study identifies a critical posttranslational modification of SARM1 that drives axonal degeneration in DPN. #Neuropathy Link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41512034/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41512034/02 Feb 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdv33tqrfs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mdlljk5qnk2wDr. Sana Sarkar's project could uncover how miRNAs and monocarboxylate transporters drive nerve repair—guiding future therapies for peripheral neuropathy. Project: Dissecting the role of miRNAs in monocarboxylate transporter-mediated peripheral nerve regeneration #MerkinScholars29 Jan 2026 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdlljk5qnk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mdj7msnp4k2oDr. Jason Chua’s research could move new breakthrough treatments into clinical trials—targeting a rare form of Charcot‑Marie‑Tooth disease in children and informing therapies for many other neuropathies. 🔬 Transformative CMT4B3 Discoveries #MerkinScholars #PatientImpact #CMT #raredisease28 Jan 2026 21:26 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdj7msnp4k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3md4uog7hlc2zNew research reveals SARM1 acts as a direct sensor for dsDNA! When SARM1 detects dsDNA (from damage or viruses), it triggers NAD+ degradation and cell death. This links innate immunity to neurodegeneration and offers new targets for treating neuropathy. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41138726/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41138726/23 Jan 2026 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3md4uog7hlc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3md4aq5igik2hSave the Date: Merkin PNNR Center 2026 Hybrid Symposium: March 20! A full day of insight and innovation for the latest advancements in peripheral neuropathy. We are honored to host two distinguished keynote speakers: Felipe Court, PhD & Gabsang Lee, PhD Registration opening soon! Stay tuned.23 Jan 2026 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3md4aq5igik2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mcxgo3oduc26If successful, this project will illuminate the early biology of CMT1A, a common genetic peripheral neuropathy affecting up to 1 in 5,000 people—revealing when myelin abnormalities begin and why they occur, critical insights to enable future treatments. #MerkinScholars #CMT21 Jan 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcxgo3oduc26https://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mcalzwlf6c2jFollow @merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social “If Successful” series as we highlight research with potential patient impact. @mehmetcansarimd.bsky.social could lead to new treatments, help damaged peripheral nerves repair themselves, improving strength, sensation, & function after nerve injury or neuropathy.12 Jan 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcalzwlf6c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mcalvfq52c2j“If Successful” @merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social at @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social scholar Dr. Hines' project could lead to new treatments protecting peripheral nerves in CMT disease by revealing how the stress-response protein ATF4 drives nerve injury. Findings could benefit a broad patient community.12 Jan 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcalvfq52c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mcafpviedk2jGrateful & excited: New paper alert by Simone Thomas with contributions from other @merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social scholars —live on PubMed now. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41502156/ #MerkinCenter #MerkinScholars #PeripheralNeuropathy #NerveRegeneration #TeamScience #Neurology #JPNS #JohnsHopkins https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41502156/12 Jan 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcafpviedk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mbys37dvcs2lUnraveling the Role of Chaperones in Skeletal Muscle Protein Homeostasis -- a seminar by Michio Inoue M.D., Ph.D. @washumedicine.bsky.social 📅 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 855 North Wolfe Street Baltimore, MD 21205 Rangos Conference Room 27109 Jan 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbys37dvcs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mbufytfwus2iBreaking news: Gregory officially moved in with his bike. Yes—into the kitchen 😆 When the mission is bigger than your house, the bike becomes a roommate. This inspired our upcoming series: #WhereIsGregory Follow along as @merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social carries hope, movement & science forward.07 Jan 2026 21:29 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbufytfwus2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mbaconpn2224Dr. Gregory F. Maassen is training for his solo E-Bike Tour Across America—5,800+ miles from FL to CA—to raise awareness for peripheral neuropathy. Supporting the @merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social Follow the journey: ebiketour.org #Ebiketour #PeripheralNeuropathy30 Dec 2025 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbaconpn2224https://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mbab57veuc24🎉 New publication alert! Congrats to Dr. Moss, a @merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social Scholar, on her Glia paper revealing how altered molecular myelin architecture contributes to pathology in Charcot–Marie–Tooth Disease Type 1A and HNPP #Neuropathy #GliaJournal https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/glia.7012430 Dec 2025 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbab57veuc24https://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mb4vm7zuw22dRegister Today! The Merkin PNNR Center at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine invites you to: 🎥 Only Lazy Americans — Baltimore Screening 📅 Feb 20, 2026 | 3:00 PM 📍 Johns Hopkins (Owens Auditorium) 🎤 Q&A + ☕ light refreshments 🆓 Free | Seats limited 👉 Register: lnkd.in/eMCTeYpk29 Dec 2025 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb4vm7zuw22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3mabubdzw3s2iNew preprint alert! Detection of probable neuronal gene expression changes in skin biopsies from patients with paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy. Co-authored by @merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social scholar Dr. Tavares-Ferreira. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41278873/ #Neuropathy #MerkinScholar https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41278873/18 Dec 2025 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabubdzw3s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3ma4fsf6gvk2mNew pre-print paper spotlight: A Reference Atlas of the Human Dorsal Root Ganglion An important resource mapping cell types and molecular features of the human DRG—with major implications for pain research, sensory neuroscience, and translational medicine. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41279342/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41279342/16 Dec 2025 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4fsf6gvk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/merkinpnnrcenter.bsky.social/post/3m7646al45k26Welcome! We’re excited to create a space dedicated to advancing scientific dialogue around peripheral neuropathy and nerve regeneration. We accelerate discovery and translation through rigorous research. Join us as we work toward a future where nerve regeneration science transforms patient outcomes!04 Dec 2025 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:ob2wlnslktwtjsto32fmi5mi/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7646al45k26