- At present we are supporting an exciting biomedical project which involves the use of state-of-the-art imaging techniques that will allow scientists to investigate brain structure, function and biochemistry. The findings of this study have the potential to highlight the underlying mechanisms of ME – a discovery that could pave the way for effective future treatments.
- We have also part-funded a study involving immunological analysis on serum samples from patients with ME. Cytokine levels in patients are measured when they were well and also when they were unwell, a procedure that has not been carried out before and has the potential to shed light on the fluctuating nature of the illness.
- Through a single contribution by an anonymous donor we have been able to contribute £20,000 towards the cost of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible electroencephalographic (EEG) machine to be used in ME research.
- We are actively developing and executing our ongoing plans to create an independent Treatment and Research Centre and Domiciliary Service available free-of-charge.
- We are currently raising funds for a research project that will evaluate ME patients’ sleep and activity patterns. We believe that this is an important study because ME sufferers have reported various sleep difficulties. Also, the evident link between sleep and fatigue suggests that sleep may be a significant piece of the puzzle that is ME
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Research we support
The Verdict regarding the death of Sophia Mirza was ’she died as a result of acute renal failure arising from the effects of chronic fatigue syndrome’
