Bridie’s Story: The Hidden Struggle of Living with ME/CFS
As we approach ME/CFS Awareness Day on May 12, we reflect on the life-altering impact of this debilitating disease. Characterized by profound fatigue, cognitive impairment, pain, and a range of other disabling symptoms, ME/CFS often leaves people housebound or bedbound—unable to take part in activities that others often take for granted. Despite affecting millions worldwide, […]
OMF Australia Marks 4th Anniversary: Progress, Hope, and Our Path Forward
As Open Medicine Foundation (OMF) begins its thirteenth year, we recently marked a significant milestone – the fourth anniversary of Open Medicine Foundation (OMF) Australia – with a special gathering in Melbourne. Hosted at the historic Cranlana House, the event brought together researchers, board members, and key partners. It was a particularly meaningful occasion as […]
New Clinical Care Tools and Education Opportunities for Providers
Caring for patients with ME/CFS and Long COVID presents complex challenges—often leaving providers without clear, evidence-based guidance. That’s where the Medical Education Resource Center (MERC)—a collaboration between Open Medicine Foundation (OMF) and the Bateman Horne Center (BHC)—comes in. MERC is delivering practical, evidence-informed tools that empower clinicians with the latest knowledge and resources to confidently […]
IIMEC17 & OMF’s Directors In-Person Meeting
We are pleased to announce that Open Medicine Foundation (OMF) will attend the annual International ME Conference Week hosted by the UK charity Invest in ME Research. The international ME conference week events now span five days, and this year are arranged for 26 – 30 May 2025. This unique set of events now encapsulates […]
Shape Tomorrow’s Care: Invest in MERC’s High-Impact Initiatives
If you’re looking to drive meaningful change in the diagnosis and treatment of ME/CFS, Long COVID, and related conditions, the Medical Education Resource Center (MERC) offers a unique and high-impact opportunity to accelerate progress in medical education and clinical care. A collaboration between Open Medicine Foundation (OMF) and the Bateman Horne Center (BHC), MERC […]
Science Wednesdays: What is Metabolomics
What is Metabolomics? From the Desk of Dr. Danielle, Meadows Vice President of Research Programs & Operations There are a lot of different kinds of data analysis methods that are important to consider for research on ME/CFS and related conditions, so every once in a while, I want to talk more in-depth about some of […]
🩺 Transforming ME/CFS Care – How Education is Changing Lives
We envision a world where ME/CFS-informed clinicians are accessible to all. That’s why Open Medicine Foundation (OMF) and Bateman Horne Center (BHC) partnered to create the Medical Education Resource Center (MERC)—a program dedicated to training healthcare professionals worldwide in diagnosing and treating ME/CFS and related conditions. To date, MERC has: ✅ Reached 15,000 healthcare professionals […]
Video Interview with Dr. Bateman: Challenges and Opportunities in ME/CFS Education
For nearly three years, Open Medicine Foundation (OMF) and Bateman Horne Center (BHC) have been working together to bridge critical gaps in medical education for ME/CFS, Long COVID, and related conditions. Together, we created the Medical Education Resource Center (MERC)—a powerful initiative designed to equip clinicians with practical, evidence-based tools to care for patients with […]
New Publication: Targeted Analysis of Seven Selected Tryptophan-Melatonin Metabolites
We’re pleased to share a new publication by Jonas Bergquist, MD, PhD, and colleagues: Targeted analysis of seven selected tryptophan-melatonin metabolites: Simultaneous quantification of plasma analytes using fast and sensitive UHPLC-MS/MS. The Heart of the Matter The ME/CFS Collaborative Center at Uppsala published a paper on their new methodology: ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). […]
⏰ Last Chance! Only 24 Hours Left to Become a Hope Builder!
⏳The countdown is on! There are only 24 hours left to help us reach our goal of welcoming 30 new Hope Builders in March. We just need a few more supporters—will you help us cross the finish line? Your monthly donation will make a profound difference, just like the hundreds of other Hope Builders who […]