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.
EVENT
NIH ME/CFS Telebriefing
March 17, 2020
NIH will host an ME/CFS telebriefing on March 17, 2020, 11:00 am to noon ET. Leonard Jason, Ph.D., DePaul University, will be the guest speaker. Please see dial-in information to join the telebriefing:
Dial-in: 800-619-8524
Participant passcode: 4213862
NEWS
New Publication! New study shows disrupted metabolism of acyl lipids and steroids in ME/CFS
January 14, 2020
New findings published in Metabolites find metabolism disturbances in molecules linked to profound organ system symptoms experienced by ME/CFS patients. Authors include Dr. Arnaud Germain and Dr. Maureen Hanson.
Take Me ThereNEWS
Lipkin Brings Disease Busting Technology to ME/CFS
January 1, 2020
This Simmaron Research journal article explores Dr. Ian Lipkin's new technology that he will soon bring to bear on ME/CFS. Dr. Lipkin, the Director of the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University, is internationally known for his ability to create new molecular diagnostic techniques.
Take Me ThereThese institutions are working together as the ME/CFS Research Network.
Visit the CDC to learn more about ME/CFS.
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.
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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.