As we approach the end of the financial year, we’re sharing an update on important developments in ME/CFS research — work that is steadily improving our understanding of the biology behind this complex and often
Today, we are excited to share an interview with Chris Armstrong, PhD, and post-doctoral researcher, Kathy Huang, PhD, about their ongoing ME/CFS research. Please consider making a donation today to support our ongoing research efforts and bring us
We recently marked a significant milestone – the fourth anniversary of Open Medicine Foundation (OMF) Australia – with a special gathering in Melbourne. Hosted at the historic Cranlana House, the event brought together the brilliant
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have great potential to advance precision medicine for ME/CFS and Long COVID. Dr. Chris Armstrong and his colleagues have recently published a paper titled “Machine learning and multi-omics in
The underlying biological mechanisms for ME/CFS remain unclear and have rarely been investigated in the adolescent population, despite this period representing an age peak in the overall incidence. We’re pleased to share the ‘Serial Paediatrics
We are excited to announce that, thanks to two very generous grants, we have successfully secured $800,000—one-third of our goal—that will allow us to initiate a large-scale ME/CFS biomarker study (BioQuest)! The Heart of the
Today, we are excited to share a new publication by Christopher Armstrong, PhD, & colleagues: “Discriminating ME/CFS and Comorbid Conditions Using NMR Metabolomics in UK Biobank.” The Heart of the Matter The OMF Melbourne ME/CFS
Linking Brain Blood Flow, Neuroinflammation, Metabolism, and Hormones in ME/CFS, POTS, and Long COVID Watch Now The Heart of the Matter Neuroinflammation, altered cerebral blood, and dysregulated hormones have all been separately observed in ME/CFS
The Life Improvement Trial (LIFT) has officially begun! Conducting a proper clinical trial and ensuring all logistics are set up takes time, so we are excited to share that Open Medicine Foundation’s Life Improvement Trial
We are thrilled to announce that, as a direct outcome of the Canberra Roundtable convened in late March and led by Emerge Australia with the support of Open Medicine Foundation Australia, the Australian government has
The Heart of the Matter General practitioners (GPs) often trial different treatments with their ME/CFS and Long COVID patients. In partnership with GPs, by studying the outcomes of each treatment, the patient’s lived experience, and
The Heart of the Matter Food and saline infusions are both known to have an impact on ME/CFS symptoms. The Melbourne ME/CFS Collaboration is aiming to identify responses to different foods using objective measures, which
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