![ME LC FM research_edited_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79ee02_76f53e4ab2c244898b0cb8b1dea73b42~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1473,h_215,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/ME%20LC%20FM%20research_edited_edited.jpg)
ME, Long-COVID, FM research
![AdobeStock_317739938_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79ee02_d55f0fa8b56143b495da9ad0276a6e9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_359,h_314,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/AdobeStock_317739938_edited.jpg)
Introduction
Research in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Fibromyalgia has been underfunded for decades. More robust research is needed for these illnesses. However, this does not mean there is zero science; there is a growing evidence base and multiple groups of international researchers working to gain scientific understanding of these conditions.
​
This page is intended for anyone beginning to explore existing research on ME and FM. This is not an exhaustive list, but aims to serve as a start to information and evidence seeking.
These are all external links.
The onset of Long-COVID has resulted in new medical research being conducted to better understand causes, treatments and prognosis. The overlap and comparison between ME and Long-COVID is an additional area of scientific study.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79ee02_83551a5c54eb4cae89e736e1840e6f8e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_108,h_8,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/79ee02_83551a5c54eb4cae89e736e1840e6f8e~mv2.png)
If you have questions or recommendations for sources for this page, please contact research@mefm.bc.ca.
​
​
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79ee02_83551a5c54eb4cae89e736e1840e6f8e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_108,h_8,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/79ee02_83551a5c54eb4cae89e736e1840e6f8e~mv2.png)
Research summaries
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79ee02_7811c5533ebe49119bb92376e389bac0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_72,h_3,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/79ee02_7811c5533ebe49119bb92376e389bac0~mv2.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79ee02_7811c5533ebe49119bb92376e389bac0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_72,h_3,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/79ee02_7811c5533ebe49119bb92376e389bac0~mv2.png)
![White-Line-Goals.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79ee02_7811c5533ebe49119bb92376e389bac0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_172,h_6,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/White-Line-Goals.png)
Some current topics within research in ME
![Scientist Using Microscope](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_959e42d9c9124ac592a2bf7e11e86f7b~mv2_d_5256_3508_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_71,h_47,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Scientist%20Using%20Microscope.jpg)
Some current topics within research in FM
Some current topics within research in Long-COVID
![long covid research_edited_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79ee02_999de4ee354d4390ba2c6b9135d381c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_80,h_66,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/long%20covid%20research_edited_edited.jpg)