Journal of IiMER June 2024 The Invest in ME Research ‘LunaNova’ Fellowship for ME Invest in ME Research also unveiled the launch of the 'The Invest in ME Research ‘LunaNova’ Fellowship for ME, a new research initiative that will be undertaken at the Quadram Institute, with UK and European collaboration. This fellowship, made possible through the remarkable generosity of LunaNova, the brand of a small UK technology company, underscores the commitment to advancing the Centre of Excellence for ME approach and the benefits it provides. This marks the second fellowship championed by Invest in ME Research, focusing on elevating ME research efforts. The 'LunaNova' Fellowship seeks to deepen our understanding of ME and accelerate progress toward effective treatments. The two-year 'LunaNova' Fellowship exemplifies a pivotal investment in ME research, reinforcing commitment to driving progress in the field. The fellowship leverages Quadram Institute's world-class facilities, incorporating collaboration with European ME Research Group (EMERG) member, Professor Elisa Oltra from the Catholic University of Valencia, Spain, and immune ageing specialists at the University of Birmingham. This collaboration extends our dedication to international partnerships in advancing ME research. Invest in ME Research Page 8 of 32 Mike Buckingham, CEO of LunaNova’s parent company, said: “We have seen first-hand the devastating impact ME has on patients’ lives. Even at its mildest, it is a condition that can completely stunt a person’s potential and at its severest is nothing short of a living death that persists for decades.” “Biomedical research is the only path that can credibly solve this, yet it has been spectacularly neglected over the last few decades in favour of now debunked psychological approaches. During this time the global economic impact of this condition has run into trillions of US dollars.” “Whilst we wait for Governments and policymakers to wake up to the gravity of the situation and begin to fund biomedical research at a scale and pace truly commensurate with the condition’s impact, it is largely charities that have been driving progress. Invest In ME Research (IIMER) are one such charity. They have worked tirelessly in the UK to raise awareness and promote funding of biomedical research.”
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