Transforming Healthcare with MERC: Empowering Providers to Understand ME/CFS & Long COVID
If you know anything about ME/CFS and Long COVID, you know the painful reality of finding a healthcare provider that understands these diseases. There are countless stories of people spending limited energy to visit multiple providers only to learn they know nothing about the disease or how to help. This is a massive problem and […]
New publication from the ME/CFS Collaborative Research Center at Stanford University!
Today, we are excited to share a new publication by Fereshteh Jahaniani, Ph.D., Ron Davis, Ph.D., & colleagues: “Longitudinal cytokine and multi-modal health data of an extremely severe ME/CFS patient with HSD reveals insights into immunopathology, and disease severity.” This study is supported by OMF and the EDS Society. Read the full publication here! From […]
Sean’s Voice: Living with ME/CFS and the Quest for Understanding!
In the heart of our Open Medicine Foundation Canada family, there are personal stories that bring to light the stark reality of living with ME/CFS and Long COVID. Today, we invite you to witness the profound narrative of Sean Henneberry, a brave soul who has been navigating the turbulent waters of ME/CFS and Postural Orthostatic […]
Final Reminder: Join the Hope Builder Challenge Today!
Time is running out! Our Hope Builder challenge ends soon, and we need your help to meet our goal of welcoming 30 new monthly donors by the end of March. Thanks to our community’s passion and generosity, we have already welcomed 17 incredible Hope Builders this month. Now, we’re looking for just 13 more remarkable supporters like you to help us cross the […]
Spring Into Action: Join the Hope Builders Community!
Step into spring as a Hope Builder! With the arrival of a season that symbolizes renewal and progress, we at Open Medicine Foundation Canada are inspired by the strength of those living with ME/CFS and Long COVID. This season of new beginnings is the perfect opportunity to step up and make a difference. Become […]
Standing Together on Long COVID Awareness Day: Let’s Make a Difference Together!
Today, we unite in solidarity to observe Long COVID Awareness Day. This day holds profound significance for countless individuals worldwide. We stand together in spirit and purpose, recognizing the extensive impact of SARS-CoV-2. This day serves as a beacon in our collective efforts to raise awareness and bolster support for those living with persistent symptoms following […]
Join the Hope Builders Challenge: Your Monthly Gift Can Ignite Change!
Imagine our collective strength when we unite for a cure. At Open Medicine Foundation Canada (OMFCA), we are driven to find effective treatments for ME/CFS and Long COVID. Our global collaboration model harnesses the brightest minds to bring relief to you and your loved ones. Yet, this monumental task cannot be accomplished alone. This is […]
Let’s Reach 8,000 Now: Sign Up Today!
Join the Momentum! Finding people with ME/CFS and Long COVID who can participate in studies is one of the biggest barriers to research. You could be the solution! We’re delighted to share that the OMF StudyME Registry has reached a pivotal achievement in our mission to empower medical research. Over 7,700 participants have signed up since we launched. Will you […]
Watch Now: NIH ME/CFS Research Roadmap Webinar Series Recordings!
The ME/CFS Research Roadmap webinars, hosted by the National Institute of Health (NIH), have successfully concluded. These virtual events brought together ME/CFS experts to present current research, identify knowledge gaps, and explore future research opportunities for ME/CFS. Open Medicine Foundation proudly participated in these webinars, with our team members not only contributing as presenters […]
February 6: New Publication from Jonas Bergquist, MD, PhD, & Colleagues!
We are excited to share a new publication from the research funded by Open Medicine Foundation (OMF). Jonas Bergquist, MD, PhD, OMF Chief Medical Officer and Director of the OMF-supported ME/CFS Collaborative Research Center at Uppsala University, and colleagues, have published a study: ‘Analysis of tryptophan metabolites and related compounds in human and murine tissue: development […]