OMF CRCs Directors Meet in Person to Advance Research

In May, I had the privilege of attending the 2025 Invest in ME Research International Conference in Cambridge, UK, along with OMF’s research Directors. This annual event brings together scientists, clinicians, and advocates committed to advancing ME/CFS and Long COVID research worldwide.

Following the conference, OMF’s CRC Directors gathered for an additional two-day, in-person meeting. This dedicated session allowed for deep collaboration and planning across our international research centers. Topics discussed included:

  • Overarching hypotheses of the disease,
  • Common outcome measures to use across projects, and
  • Strategic directions of OMF’s comprehensive research portfolio.

These collaborative gatherings remind us why international cooperation and open data sharing are so vital to advancing ME/CFS and Long COVID research. The momentum continues to build, and we are all determined to find answers to bring people back to good health.

Please enjoy these photos from the Annual Directors Meeting in Cambridge:

 

Collage of Annual Directors Meeting in Cambridge featuring: Wenzhong Xiao, David Systrom, Jonas Bergquist, Linda Tannenbaum, Ron Davis, Chris Armstrong, and Maureen Hanson. Danielle Meadows and Alain Moreau joined remotely.

Thank you for standing with us as we work to accelerate scientific discovery.


With hope for all,

Linda's Signature

Linda Tannenbaum,
OMF Founder & CEO



Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME / CFS) Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), Fibromyalgia Leading Research. Delivering Hope.Open Medicine Foundation®

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