The researcher zone for @MEResearchUK (SCIO SC036942). Sharing information & resources for biomedical researchers in the field of ME/CFS. #MECFS #MEresearch
Joined August 2023
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*Abstract* "Disrupted Glymphatic Function and Its Relationship with Sleep and Cognitive Impairment in ME/CFS Assessed via DTI-ALPS" Thapaliya et al., Frontiers in Neuroscience (2026) frontiersin.org/journals/neu… #MECFS #MEresearch
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*Pre-print* "Multimodal approach to identify neuropsychophysiological subgroups in ME/CFS and their relevance for rehabilitation: protocol for a mechanistic cross-sectional and longitudinal study" Dooms et al (2026) medrxiv.org/content/10.64898…. #mecfs #MEresearch
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ME Research UK - Researcher Zone retweeted
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Congratulations to Gemma Samms, who has now submitted her thesis and is awaiting viva, for PhD level research funded by ME Research UK: meres.uk/samms.
Gemma has also been included in the 300 Faces of Edinburgh Medical School for work in ME/CFS: bit.ly/4vnF9Zr
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*Pre-print* "Association between light exposure patterns and multidimensional health outcomes in individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: findings from a prospective cohort study" Cambras et al. researchsquare.com/article/r… #MECFS #MEresearch
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"Novel activity and participation scales for children, adolescents, and young adults with postacute infection and vaccination syndromes and/or ME/CFS" Weidmann et al., European Journal of Pediatrics link.springer.com/article/10… #MECFS #MEresearch
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"Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves clinical symptoms and functional capacity and modulates thalamic connectivity in ME/CFS: a prospective cohort study" Kim et al., link.springer.com/article/10… #MECFS #HBOT
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*Accepted and in Press* "Refinement and Evaluation of the Paediatric Outcome Measure for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (POMME): a new patient-reported outcome measure for young people: Paediatric Outcome Measure ME" Parslow et al.,
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Congratulations to @tinakatsaros who is making great progress on her @MEResearchUK funded PhD level research!
Tina Katsaros, has provided an update on her ME Research UK-funded doctoral research. Having successfully completed the laboratory phase of her project, Tina is now focused on writing her thesis, which investigates the role of mTORC1 in ME/CFS. Read more: bit.ly/3wnpFvK
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*Published Abstract* "Higher-order brain processes, rather than early processing, underlie sensory problems in ME/CFS: Evidence from ERPs" Kumar et al, Fronteirs in Medicine. (2026) frontiersin.org/journals/med… #MECFS #MEresearch
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Entries have started coming in for our 2026 Founders' Science Writing Award. If you're an early career researcher who's interested in entering, you still have a few weeks left and you can find out more on our website: bit.ly/4tHXlwr
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ME Research UK - Researcher Zone retweeted
Jun 1
Written summaries of PolyBio’s Spring symposium presentations are available now! Check out shortened, simplified summaries, or full technical explanations of your favourite research projects.
Interactive resource: 2026-spring-symposium-polybi…
#longcovidresearch #mecfsresearch #lymeresearch
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"Irisin Signaling Resistance in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: A Proposed Mechanistic Framework for Post-Exertional Malaise Involving the TSP-1–HSP90α–αvβ5 Axis" Souma et. al., Int. J. Mol. Sci.2026, 27(11), 4770;doi.org/10.3390/ijms27114770 #MECFS #MEresearch
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"Underuse of Pharmacologic Therapies for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Before Specialist Evaluation" Grach et al., The Annals of Family Medicine May 2026, 24 (3) 211-221; DOI: doi.org/10.1370/afm.250266 #MECFS #MEresearch
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ME Research UK - Researcher Zone retweeted
May 27
We’re happy to share that PolyBio’s Spring 2026 symposium that took place last Friday is now available in a recording! Listen to PolyBio-supported project updates at your own pace, or share your favourite research with friends.
Presentations by researcher: polybio.org/spring-2026-symp…
Full recording: youtu.be/tD5gWVEjudQ?si=vN-U…
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On the 23rd of April 2026, the fourth meeting of ME Research UK’s ‘Researcher Circle’ took place online. Amongst the topics covered were 'predatory journals', and what they might mean for ME/CFS research.
Read more: bit.ly/4dvNK6q
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*unedited version of manuscript* "Reframing ME/CFS: toward a unified mechanistic model of chronic post-infectious diseases" Watton and Prusty. Journal of Translational Medicine (2026) link.springer.com/article/10… #MECFS #MEresearch
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ME Research UK - Researcher Zone retweeted
Take a look at our latest funding and development opportunities below 👇
More opportunities are available on our website. Search for your future funding here: nihr.ac.uk/funding-opportuni…
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"Comparative Gut Microbiome Alterations in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long COVID-19 Syndrome" Donchev et. al., Biomedicines 2026, 14(6),1183; mdpi.com/2227-9059/14/6/1183 #MECFS #longCOVID
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Congratulations to @tinakatsaros on completing your PhD lab work, and good luck as you progress to the final stage of writing up your thesis!
You can read more about Tina's @MEResearchUK -funded PhD level research here: meresearch.org.uk/research/c…
May 26
I’ve been super quiet on socials for the last few months because I’ve been hustling away in the lab 👩🏼🔬
Got some exciting new to share!
Guess who officially finished their PhD lab work? 🙋🏼♀️
Now on to writing up my thesis investigating the role of mTORC1 in #MECFS 👩🏼💻
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"Deficient TRPM3-linked mitochondrial Ca2 influx in natural killer cells associated with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome" Magawa et al., BMC Immunology (2026) link.springer.com/article/10… #MECFS #MEresearch
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