Ion channel dysfunction in the pathophysiology of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: diagnostic biomarkers, therapeutic targets and treatments [ 2/1/2021 - 1/31/2024 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is an illness affecting up to 240,000 Australians. The cause of ME/CFS is not known, and there are currently no diagnostic tests or effective treatments. Research suggests that ion channels that transfer calcium within cells are dysfunctional in ME/CFS. Our research will investigate ion channels and calcium transfer using immune cells to help develop biomarkers for the illness and discover better treatments for these patients.

Funding Amount $1,460,700

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls for Research

Chief Investigator Prof Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik

Notes Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome