European ME Research Group
Developing the foundations for European research into ME
Building a European Strategy of Biomedical Research into myalgic encephalomyelitis
The European ME Research Group (EMERG) is a network of European researchers and researcher-clinicians
who formed to collaborate and share knowledge
in research into myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME, sometimes referred to as ME/CFS).
The group was formed in 2015 to create a strategy of high-quality, coordinated biomedical research that would
allow accumulation of data based on
collaboration and
sharing of experiences and knowledge, and aid identification of areas of research to form this strategy.
This assists in expanding the capacity of research in Europe
leading to progress in developing a rapid pathway for discovering the cause(s) of,
and treatment(s) for, ME.
The development of new research and the accumulation of shared data based on collaboration and experiences allows more rapid progress in the building of a foundation of fundamental research into ME in Europe.
The group also supports emerging talent through Young EMERG, a network for early-career researchers. Working alongside the European ME clinicians Council and patient groups in the European ME Alliance (EMEA),
EMERG aims to accelerate progress in ME research by combining scientific expertise, clinical practice, and patient advocacy.
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ME - What it IS…
EMERG team
Details of the members participating in EMERG from across Europe
Current News Items
A summary of recent and current news.
These include news items concerning EMERG researchers and clinicians, also Young EMERG and early career
topics and relevant news from the European ME Alliance.
The expertise of EMERG members means that the group can be a powerful influence when research expertise
is required at conferences and educational events.
Sad news on EMERG member Sture Eriksson
A new milestone: Young EMERG/EMEA/EMERG joined the Youth4Health initiative
A symposium in Belgrade with EMERG researchers participating
New members of EMERG are announced and an update on the EMERG application
September 2024: - Young EMERG Workshop Spans Two Days
Next year's Young EMERG workshop will now be spread over two days during the International ME Conference Week
Recent/Upcoming Events
Upcoming and recent events involving EMERG, Young EMERG and EMEA.
These included workshops and conferences.
The expertise of EMERG members means that the group can be a powerful influence when research expertise
is required at conferences and educational events.
Comments on EMERG
This is very exciting!
I believe this move will jump Europe well to the lead
in tackling the unanswered questions about ME.
The establishment of EMERG is very good news.
We and our members are glad to hear of this research
development and the desire
’to work more cooperatively and effectively’.
Congratulations on the good work -
a step forward for all ME sufferers
Congratulations and very best wishes for
European collaboration in ME
exciting developments with EMERG.
This collaboration promises to bring together many of the
best researchers in Europe and to consolidate research findings
and funding opportunities.
Certainly the critical mass this will bring to ME research in Europe
will be formidable. Congratulations
The formation of EMERG is indeed great news
