JOURNAL OF IIMER May 2026 This way we hope to get a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying ME/CFS, as well as gain more insight into potential biomarkers and treatments. More information about the project can be found at the QR code link on the right. This project investigates the relationship between viruses and the gut microbiome in ME/CFS patients. This may assist in developing new diagnostic biomarkers for ME/CFS and identifying patients who may benefit from antiviral or microbiome-targeted treatments, such as faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). In a faecal microbiota transplantation, stool containing healthy bacteria from a healthy donor is transferred to the intestines of a patient to restore the balance of bacteria. Summer Student Bursaries for 2026 In 2026, Invest in ME Research again partners with the Quadram Institute to encourage knowledge and awareness of ME amongst undergraduate students via the Invest in ME Research Summer Student Bursaries. Quadram Institute will offer up to three awards. The successful applicants will begin in June. Invest in ME Research, in collaboration with the Quadram Institute at Norwich Research Park, is pleased to announce that we will again partner to establish new Summer Student Bursaries for 2026. These bursaries are designed to support undergraduate students in gaining practical experience in biomedical research, with a focus on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. This initiative aligns with the charity’s objective of raising education and fostering the next generation of doctors and researchers. The discovery of new treatments relies heavily on research into the causes of the disease. The Summer Student Bursaries provide a unique opportunity for students to contribute to this vital research while developing their skills and knowledge in biomedical science - raising awareness of ME and influencing the next generation of researchers in the process. Three eight-week bursaries are being offered, with involvement in various research projects at the Quadram Institute. Summer students will join an active research group working on microbiological and immunological aspects of ME. Projects will be aligned with ongoing research activities and may involve a combination of laboratory-based and computational approaches. More details: https://quadram.ac.uk/vacancies/invest-in-me-research-summer-student-bursaries-2/ We are grateful to the Quadram Institute and Carding Lab for making this opportunity possible, further building on the excellent Centre of Excellence for ME foundations that already exist in Norwich Research Park. Thanks to our supporters for making this, and the other forthcoming projects which we have initiated and in which we are involved, possible. Invest in ME Research Page 14 of 35
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