Inspiring a Future for ME Research
Invest in ME Research, in collaboration with the Quadram Institute at Norwich Research Park, is pleased to announce the Summer Student Bursaries for 2025. These bursaries are designed to support undergraduate students in gaining practical experience in biomedical research, with a focus on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME).
This initiative aligns with the charity's objective of raising education and fostering the next generation of doctors and researchers. As the IiMER chairman stated in the International ME Conference Week 2025 Welcome Message, "We have to do things ourselves in the absence of official support."
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. Simultaneously, it raises awareness of ME and influences the next generation of the medical community, which in turn influences peers. This is not the first time Invest in ME Research has funded summer students, having done so in recent years.
Three eight-week bursaries are being offered, with involvement in various research projects at the Quadram Institute.
These projects include
investigating the virome in mucosal cavities,
exploring fungal and yeast diversity, identifying microbes driving
inflammation, analysing the
prevalence
of fungal infections, and studying gastrointestinal viruses in ME patients.
Each project offers hands-on
experience
with advanced molecular
and microbiological techniques, providing a solid foundation for future careers in biomedical research.
More details can be found on the Quadram Institute website -
We are grateful to the Quadram Institute and Carding Lab for making this opportunity possible, further building on the excellent Centre of Excellence foundations that already exist in Norwich Research Park.
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Last Update February 2025