ME/CFS Can Affect Anyone

Millions of people worldwide are affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Yet the causes, diagnostic markers, progression, and FDA-approved treatments remain unknown. The shared vision of the ME/CFS Collaborative Research Network (ME/CFSnet) is to encourage collaborative research in partnership with individuals and advocacy groups to understand the disease and develop better diagnosis and treatment.

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New Preprint! New Research Uses AI to Explore Multi-Omics Dataset for ME/CFS

July 1, 2024

New research published in bioRxiv uses AI approaches to identify ME/CFS biomarkers and symptoms. Learn how AI technology may have a profound impact on ME/CFS insights and treatment.

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EVENT

16th Invest in ME Research International ME Conference

June 28, 2024

The IIMEC16 will provide ME updates from around the world and focus on advancing understanding of ME, by bridging research and clinical treatment. Register today!

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mapMECFS News! New Public Dataset - Long COVID

June 5, 2024

We are excited to announce the first release of a new, comprehensive Long COVID dataset. This rich dataset includes over 900 clinical and survey variables that were collected at multiple time points for 34 Long COVID patients. This dataset was provided by the Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and their Clinical Core, the Bateman Horne Center. Researchers can also use the newly created Data Integration Tool to build custom datasets. Apply for access today!

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A Network to Unite

These institutions are working together as the ME/CFS Research Network.

Visit the CDC to learn more about ME/CFS.

Join the Quest for Discoveries

The experience and expertise of every individual helps provide a better understanding of ME/CFS. Learn more about how you can become a part of this collaborative effort.

Collaboration Drives Progress

Investigators, health care providers, and advocates are collaborating across the Research Network to drive progress in understanding ME/CFS. Together, we can advance discoveries to improve the lives of members of the ME/CFS community.

Grants that fund MECFSnet are managed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. This website was supported by a grant from NIH, grant #U24-NS-105535.

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What is ME/CFS?

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is a multi-system disease that causes dysfunction of the neurological, immune, endocrine, and energy metabolism systems.