Red Blood Cell Deformability in ME/CFS (RBC Biomechanics)
The goal of the project is to develop, characterize, and validate a microfluidic chip for the estimation of biomechanical properties of red blood cells (RBCs) isolated from ME/CFS patients vis-à-vis healthy controls.
Genetic and Metabolic Markers of BH4 Deficiency in Long COVID
This project aims to test whether
genetic markers and other indicators of BH4 deficiency are also present in subjects with Long COVID.
Metabolic Trap Study
The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis developed by Dr. Phair that a crucial component of metabolism in ME/CFS patients appears to be “trapped” in an unhealthy state.
Severely iIl Patient
The goal of the Severely ill Patient Study was to conduct a comprehensive “Big Data” analysis on severely ill ME/CFS patients in order to begin an exploration to find the molecular basis of ME/CFS.
T cells and Immunology
The study’s objective was to establish the role of T cells and the immune system in ME/CFS by examining the genetic material in T cells — immune cells that identify and kill infected cells.
Extended Big Data Study in Families
The goal of this study was to extend the Severely ill Patient Study and conduct a comprehensive “Big Data” analysis on ME/CFS patients and their families.