ME Research UK - Researcher Zone

The researcher zone for @MEResearchUK (SCIO SC036942). Sharing information & resources for biomedical researchers in the field of ME/CFS. #MECFS #MEresearch

[PolyBio @polybioRF]

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: https://t.co/3pQ5BlIVQb

#longcovidresearch #mecfsresearch #lymeresearch

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

"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;https://t.co/zHWKTm4BKJ #MECFS #MEresearch

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

"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: https://t.co/kAdx9WsdjC #MECFS #MEresearch

[PolyBio @polybioRF]

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: https://t.co/59GBPdn5OJ
Full recording: https://t.co/6Sb6nctZgN

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

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: https://t.co/dJY7Sd97x5
#MECFS #MEresearch

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

*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) https://t.co/nrEIVNp9u4 #MECFS #MEresearch

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Take a look at our latest funding and development opportunities below 👇

More opportunities are available on our website. Search for your future funding here: https://t.co/zVxUTNuJtY

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

"Comparative Gut Microbiome Alterations in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long COVID-19 Syndrome" Donchev et. al., Biomedicines 2026, 14(6),1183; https://t.co/EgoyUuDF9j #MECFS #longCOVID

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

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: https://t.co/1GdVzRGA2e

[Tina Katsaros @tinakatsaros]

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 👩🏼‍💻

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

"Deficient TRPM3-linked mitochondrial Ca2+ influx in natural killer cells associated with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome" Magawa et al., BMC Immunology (2026) https://t.co/ttXHQH2gD5 #MECFS #MEresearch

[ME Research UK @MEResearchUK]

NHS Digital has introduced a SNOMED CT UK code for very severe ME/CFS. Until now, medical record codes existed only for ‘mild’, ‘moderate’, and ‘severe’ ME/CFS, but not ‘very severe’ ME/CFS. However, all still under "Chronic fatigue syndrome (disorder)"- https://t.co/3nmmoGNTYX

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

"Central noradrenergic deficiency in post-infectious chronic fatigue: neurobehavioral correlates" Aregawi et al., (2026) https://t.co/1Q6JGC36It #MECFS #MEresearch

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

"Human Endogenous Retroviruses in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Emerging Roles in Pathogenesis, Immunity, Biomarkers and Therapeutics" Perera et al., International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2026) https://t.co/Tndk5bgMaf #MECFS #MEresearch

[ME Research UK @MEResearchUK]

Many congratulations to Hollie Byrne, Sarah Knight and the team at Murdoch Children's Research Institute whose paper on hypothalamus connectivity in adolescent ME/CFS was recognised as a top viewed article in the Journal of Neuroscience Research. https://t.co/DgYZqgOuYP

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

*Funding scheme which may be of interest to ME/CFS researchers* @NIHRresearch Pre-Application Support Fund (Cohort 9) - "offers extra support to prepare a competitive application for an NIHR career development award" Closes 16th July.

More info: https://t.co/OWYFvLPNBc

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

*Reminder* PolyBio's 2026 Spring Symposium takes place tomorrow, 22nd May.

Info: https://t.co/UstDEjUw5E

#MECFS #longCOVID #MEresearch #PAIS

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

PolyBio's 2026 Spring Symposium to take place 22nd May.

Here, PolyBio-supported researchers, including Dr Amy Proal who is working on ME Research UK funded research (https://t.co/n8FR4aAGAU), will present updates on their projects
https://t.co/UstDEjTYg6

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

"The fatigue enigma: towards an integrative theoretical framework across clinical conditions." Davies, J. L et al. Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health & Behavior, 1–14. https://t.co/2k1PrZEZAZ

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

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[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

For those who missed it last week, a reminder @MEResearchUK are inviting ECRs to discuss heterogeneity in research populations for the 2026 Founders' Science Writing award.

Info: https://t.co/ZuPmIbzCi5

#MECFS #MEresearch #ScienceWriting #Competition

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

In 2024, @MEResearchUK initiated the “Founders’ Science Writing Award”. This year, early career scientists are invited to discuss heterogeneity in ME/CFS research populations. Cash prizes for winning entries.

More info: https://t.co/ZuPmIbz4sx

#MECFS #MEresearch

[ME Research UK - Researcher Zone @MEresearchzone]

Pre Print - "Biological Insights from Genome-Wide Association Studies and Whole Genome Sequencing of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" Maccallini P. 15 May 2026 - https://t.co/qzz49WXIuG