Webinar over genetisch onderzoek naar ME

24 October

2 – 3pm

The webinar is free to attend, and you can register using the link below

You’ll hear from our Chief Executive, Sonya Chowdhury, who will give an update on the Centre’s main activities since its launch, including grant applications and new partnerships.

The webinar will also feature a number of guest speakers:

• Prof Chris Ponting (University of Edinburgh) – information about a recent Medical Research Council (MRC) grant application for a ME genetic research partnership, and his vision for what the Genetics Centre of Excellence hopes to achieve.

• Prof Simon Carding (Norwich Medical School) – a presentation the research and partnerships happening at Norwich, and his ambitions for ME research.

• Audrey Ryback (Research Fellow, affiliated with GCoE & recipient of our first Clare Francis Postdoctoral Fellowship) a presentation about her research on biomarkers for ME.

A 30-minute Q&A session will also be held, where attendees can ask questions to the panellists and other GCoE partners (Hayley Arron – PhD Candidate, Stellenbosch University & Olivia Elliot – Advisory, Strategy & Partnerships, Action for ME) about the future direction of ME genetic research.

If you would like to submit a question in advance, please email research@actionforme.org.uk

Don’t worry if you can’t make it on the day – we’ll be sharing presentations and a recording of the webinar once it’s finished!