The researcher zone for @MEResearchUK (SCIO SC036942). Sharing information & resources for biomedical researchers in the field of ME/CFS. #MECFS #MEresearch
Perth, UK
Joined August 2023
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*preprint* "Severe and very severe ME/CFS – when healthcare is out of reach: A qualitative study" Hackl et al. researchsquare.com/article/r… #MECFS #MEresearch
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"Exploratory shotgun metagenomic analysis of microbiome–symptom relationships in post-infectious Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" Vizioli et al., Medicine in Microecology (2026) sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #MECFS #MEresearch
*PDF* "Benefits and Burdens of Technology-Supported Activity Pacing in ME/CFS: A Thematic Analysis of Reddit Discussions" Matych and Dolezel (2026) scienceopen.com/document_fil… #MECFS #MEresearch
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Congratulations Dr Samms!
ME Research UK would like to extend huge congratulations to Dr Gemma Samms, who has successfully completed her ME Research UK funded PhD research at the University of Edinburgh, under the supervision of Prof. Chris Ponting.
Read more: bit.ly/4zrEMzs
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A reminder that the Researcher Circle is open to all early career researchers working on projects related to ME/CFS.
More info and sign up: meresearch.org.uk/me-researc…
On the 20th October, Dr Sarah Annesley from La Trobe University, Australia – who leads research funded by ME Research UK – spoke to ME Research UK’s Researcher Circle about developing a researcher profile. Find out more: bit.ly/4sG7JoL
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Underserved groups are often fail to be represented in ME/CFS research. As such, this workshop may be of interest to those working in the field. #MECFS #MEresearch
Join us next Wednesday (11 November) at 10am for the next webinar in our PPI in Action, which will look at the topic of 'Reaching Those Often Missed: Vulnerable and Underserved Groups’.
Our speakers will be Professor Simon Moore and Megan Hamilton, and the session will be held on Zoom.
Register your place today at zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
ALT PPI in Action webinar series - Reaching Those Often Missed: Vulnerable and Underserved Groups 11 November at 10 on Zoom
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On the 20th October, Dr Sarah Annesley from La Trobe University, Australia – who leads research funded by ME Research UK – spoke to ME Research UK’s Researcher Circle about developing a researcher profile. Find out more: bit.ly/4sG7JoL
The @NIHRresearch Doctoral Award, which may be of interest to ECRs in ME/CFS research, is open for applications (closing date: 13/1/27)
Open to "all ECRs working within health and social care settings including those in local authorities, academia and the NHS."
The Doctoral Award is now open for applications!
This 3-year training award is designed to support the career development of all health and social care professionals through PhD research.
Find out more and apply now: nihr.ac.uk/funding/doctoral-…
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"Digital Approaches for Managing Brain Fog in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): Interventions, Monitoring, and Future Directions" Araja et al., (2026) mdpi.com/2075-1729/16/4/571 #MECFS #MEresearch
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"Health care utilization and costs of patients with ME/CFS in Norway, a retrospective registry study" Anthun et al., (2026) link.springer.com/article/10… #MECFS #MEresearch
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"A New Outlook on Infection-Associated Chronic Conditions and Illnesses" Bertolli et al., Open Forum Infectious Diseases. (2026) academic.oup.com/ofid/advanc… #MECFS #MEresearch #longCOVID #IACCI #PAIS
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*Article subject to further edits* "mTORC1 dysregulation and context-dependent mitochondrial dysfunction in ME/CFS: a mechanistic and translational review" Sunseri, A., Gaudreault, R. & Retornaz, F. link.springer.com/article/10… #MECFS #MEresearch
*PhD Thesis* "Understanding the aetiology of Myalgic encephalomyelitis" Samms G. The University of Edinburgh.
Congratulations Dr Gemma Samms!
This PhD-level research was funded by @MEResearchUK - meresearch.org.uk/research/g…
Video and transcript from the CDC ME/CFS Stakeholder Engagement and Communication (SEC) Call — "How Progress in Long COVID is helping us understand ME/CFS " now available and can be accessed here: cdc.gov/me-cfs/events/ #MECFS #MEresearch #longCOVID
"ME/CFS and the thalamus as a precision gate: what reversible thalamocortical connectivity reveals about central gain in post-infectious fatigue" Strube A. (2026) link.springer.com/article/10… #MECFS #MEresearch
Researchers in ME/CFS will be interested to read the responses to ME Research UK's survey on experiences of Orthostatic Intolerance #MECFS #MEresearch #LivedExperience
Orthostatic intolerance is profoundly limiting and isolating.
We are deeply grateful for the insights shared through our recent Symptom Saturday survey, and have drawn together responses about the experience of orthostatic intolerance. tinyurl.com/OIimpactME
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ME Research UK - Researcher Zone retweeted
Prof. Rob Wüst has spoken to Men’s Health Netherlands about his research into ME/CFS, including the team’s paper which acknowledges funding from ME Research UK.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/k9s57ta3
*Pre-print* "Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Multiple Sclerosis are associated with lower translocator protein binding affinity genotypes" Jones and Younger. medrxiv.org/content/10.64898… #MECFS #MEresearch
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💻Missed our first ME/CFS Exchange Webinar? You can now watch the recording! This webinar brings together leading researchers to explore why symptoms persist after infection and what this could mean for ME/CFS research.
Watch here: ow.ly/3Kwy50ZY8Mb
Pre-application which fund may be of interest to ME/CFS researchers
If you are looking to start your research career, apply for the Pre-Application Support Fund to get extra support for preparing a competitive application for an NIHR career development award.
See eligibility details 👉nihr.ac.uk/career-developmen…
Watch the webinar for application tips 👉youtube.com/watch?v=Xv-jOCZo…
Apply now 👉nihr.ac.uk/funding/pre-appli…
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ALT If you are looking to start your research career, apply for the Pre-Application Support Fund to get extra support for preparing a competitive application for an NIHR career development award.