Article: Overcoming barriers in ME/CFS research: the CureME participatory model
Article: Overcoming barriers in ME/CFS research: the CureME participatory model Read More »
A new article, written by Ella Abken from the CureME […]
UK MECFS Biobank
MERUK Breakthrough Magazine: A potential diagnostic test for ME/CFS based on cell electrophysiology
In 2023, the ME Association and ME Research UK awarded
The UK ME/CFS Biobank is looking for healthy control volunteers for a study looking at virus reactivation in ME/CFS/LC
The CureME Team at the London School of Hygiene and
UK ME/CFS Biobank HHV-6 Study: Recruitment in its Final Phase
UK ME/CFS Biobank HHV-6 Study: Recruitment in its Final Phase Read More »
The HHV6 study, which is looking at the association between symptom exacerbation
Update: UK ME/CFS Biobank Steering Group
Update: UK ME/CFS Biobank Steering Group Read More »
The ME Association (MEA) has invested £1.095m in the UK
Update: UK ME/CFS Biobank Steering Group June 2025
Update: UK ME/CFS Biobank Steering Group June 2025 Read More »
The ME Association (MEA) has invested £850,000 in the UK
Update: UK ME/CFS Biobank Steering Group
Update: UK ME/CFS Biobank Steering Group Read More »
The ME Association (MEA) has invested £850,000 in the UK
ME Biobank: New research into the immunology of ME/CFS
ME Biobank: New research into the immunology of ME/CFS Read More »
We are pleased to report that some important new research
Research: Sex and disease severity‑based analysis of steroid hormones in ME/CFS
Research: Sex and disease severity‑based analysis of steroid hormones in ME/CFS Read More »
Study found that levels of steroid hormones in were significantly different in ME/CFS…
The UK ME/CFS Biobank: People with severe form of illness needed for HHV-6 study!
The UK ME/CFS Biobank: People with severe form of illness needed for HHV-6 study! Read More »
The UKMEB is looking for people with severe ME/CFS for a ‘spit and post’ DNA study.
The ME Association renews funding arrangement with UK ME/CFS Biobank
The ME Association renews funding arrangement with UK ME/CFS Biobank Read More »
The UKMEB has an excellent international repution and stimulated much research into ME/CFS.
Howes-Goudsmit Prize Awarded to Caroline Kingdon from the UK ME/CFS Biobank
Howes-Goudsmit Prize Awarded to Caroline Kingdon from the UK ME/CFS Biobank Read More »
“We are incredibly proud of the work that Caroline has
ME Association grants additional £175k to UK ME/CFS Biobank
ME Association grants additional £175k to UK ME/CFS Biobank Read More »
The ME Association has supported the ME/CFS Biobank at the
Potential research into Long-Covid and ME/CFS at the ME Biobank
Potential research into Long-Covid and ME/CFS at the ME Biobank Read More »
The ME Biobank team with Dr William Weir are hoping to conduct research into Post-Covid and ME/CFS. Please register your interest in taking part.
MEA Summary Review: UK ME Biobank – MAIT Cells are Increased in Severe ME/CFS | 16 April 2019
We discuss what the new research means and how the Biobank contribution continues to evolve.
ME Biobank Research: Evidence of Clinical Pathology Abnormalities in People with ME/CFS | 12 April 2019
“This is the first report that serum CK concentrations are markedly reduced in severe ME/CFS.”
UK ME Biobank: Dr Luis Nacul appointed to new position in Canada | 05 April 2019
UK ME Biobank: Dr Luis Nacul appointed to new position in Canada | 05 April 2019 Read More »
Dr Luis Nacul has been appointed as Medical Director of the Complex Chronic Diseases Program in British Columbia.
UK M.E. Biobank wins award in Biobank of the year competition | 30 November 2018
UK M.E. Biobank wins award in Biobank of the year competition | 30 November 2018 Read More »
This award is fantastic news and a great tribute to all members of the M.E. Biobank team.
Latest research from the ME/CFS Biobank: Hand Grip Strength as a Clinical Biomarker | 12 November 2018
New research indicates that handgrip strength may be a good diagnostic tool for ME/CFS.
ME/CFS Biobank: Free samples and data available to selected researchers! | 18 May 2018
ME/CFS Biobank: Free samples and data available to selected researchers! | 18 May 2018 Read More »
We would particularly welcome applications from young researchers, researchers entering the field of ME/CFS, and researchers from localities where ME/CFS is under-recognised and/or research is particularly scarce.