Our research

The ME|FM Society of BC has a Research Committee that works to engage in research projects in various capacities. We have partnered with other research entities to co-lead our own projects and we are patient partners on externally led projects. For more information about our projects, or with interest to partner in research, please contact research@mefm.bc.ca.

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Convene project

The Convene Project is a preliminary project examining the unmet needs of British Columbians living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, sponsored by the following groups.

Project announcement

Convene Reports:

Short Report
Long Report
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Webinar: ME in BC: How the healthcare system for ME impacts clinicians and patients

Provincial Pilot Study using virtual and online mixed methods to access marginalized disease group: An exploration of unmet needs of British Columbians living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)

Examining the Unmet Needs of British Columbians living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: Clinician Perspective

Patients' view of the unmet needs of living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis in British Columbia

Neuroimaging projects: EEG and MRI

Projects announcement

ICanCME research network

In August 2019, a $1.4M catalyst grant from the Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR) funding the development of the ICanCME Research Network. ICanCME brings together researchers and patients within its governance and working group activities. ME|FM Society of BC remains closely connected to the activities of ICanCME.

CIHR news release, Aug 2019 Update from CIHR, Feb 2020 Website