At the ME Association, we believe that research holds the key to transforming the lives of people with ME/CFS and Long Covid. Since establishing the Ramsay Research Fund in 1989/1990, we've been committed to funding high quality biomedical research into ME/CFS. So far, we’ve invested £2.6 million into research — with another £2 million planned over the next three years. None of this would be possible without your continued support. Thank you for helping us make a difference! Find out more: https

This year, we are doing the BigGive to raise funds for a new research study, looking at what happens in the muscles, at a cellular level, when a person with ME/CFS experiences Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM). The BigGive means that all money donated during 2nd-9th December is DOUBLED - so please register to receive a reminder to donate during that week, and raise money for this potentially life-changing study. https://meassociation.org.uk/big-give-2025/ #MEAssociation #pwME #MECFS #MEResearch #Don

Tomas et al. (2019) Assessing cellular energy dysfunction in ME/CFS using a commercially available laboratory test. Biomarker research is important because biomarkers—measurable biological indicators of disease—may help diagnose ME/CFS. This is one of several studies that needs replication before any firm conclusions can be made as to its accuracy and to ensure it is specific to ME/CFS. Read more about the study, funded by the ME Association's Ramsay Research Fund, here: https://www.nature.com/a