The charity initiated the European ME Research Group (EMERG) young/early career researcher network - Young EMERG - to encourage and support new researchers into the field and to develop capacity.
Now the next event in the INternational ME worksop series is being held in Austria at the Medicual University of Vienna..
To encourage and facilitate participation the award of accommodation grants has been made to applicants from around Europe.
This enables the delegates to fully participate in the event and meet other Young EMERG members.

Following the workshop the awardees have agreed to write a brief article on their experiences following the workshop for our supporters.

Here below are descriptions of the young researchers.

Jordan McGing is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, specialising in metabolic imaging and the physiology of fatigue. As an early career researcher, he brings expertise from studies into fatigue aetiology, including recent work on muscle and metabolic function in chronic conditions such as Crohn’s disease and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).
Jordan has recently taken a leading role in the Valkolvic Group’s innovative project investigating the physiological mechanisms underlying post-exertional malaise (PEM) in ME, using advanced metabolic imaging and near-infrared spectroscopy to deepen understanding of skeletal muscle involvement in this condition. He intends to leverage the Young EMERG Workshop to connect with fellow ME researchers, foster ongoing collaborations, and share new insights from his multidisciplinary research at Oxford. Jordan’s participation will help strengthen international research links, broaden the research community’s understanding of ME, and support the development of evidence-based treatment strategies for fatigue-related illnesses.

Aline Zamoro Martinez is a nutrition researcher at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. Originally from Brazil, Aline moved to the Netherlands to further her career in nutrition science, completing a master's degree before focusing her research on the interplay between gut microbiota, diet, and ME.
She is currently seeking to establish essential connections in ME research to support her forthcoming PhD application, aiming to unite expertise in gut health with cutting-edge ME studies.
The Young EMERG Workshop represents a pivotal opportunity for Aline to collaborate with field experts, gain exposure to the latest research, and secure the foundation needed to apply for PhD funding. This travel grant is vital for her participation and to further her research ambitions.

Hanna Tabisz is a PhD student and clinical dietitian at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
She is leading pioneering research focused on the analysis of gut microbiota in patients with ME, exploring its changes following exercise and specialized cryochamber treatments—making her project the first of its kind globally.

Hanna’s work examines how whole-body cryotherapy may influence the gut microbial composition, aiming to provide new insights into therapeutic approaches for ME. Presenting her findings at the Young EMERG Workshop offers Hanna a unique opportunity to share results, gain feedback, and engage with top specialists in the field. Her participation will support international collaboration, enhance her research methodology, and contribute to a better understanding and treatment of ME. This travel grant is an important step in her scientific development, helping reduce financial barriers and empowering her to continue advancing knowledge and care for ME/CFS patients.