Prof Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik and Dr Natalie Eaton-Fitch collaborated on this project to determine the reliability and sensitivity of the NK cell model. NK cell cytotoxicity was consistently and significantly impaired in #pwMECFS compared with controls across 28 studies. #pwME

This research also emphasises the use of fresh samples, rather than frozen/thawed samples, as this affects the function and integrity of the cell. Our recent publication provides evidence for this pathomechanism model and the importance of sample appropriateness in biobanks.

NCNED is pleased to announce a “How-To” resource with Australian Doctor freely available to Australian health practitioners. This resource overviews the pathology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of #MECFS, offering valuable educational guidance to inform health practices.

NCNED research fellow, Dr Kiran Thapaliya, was invited to present at the Renegade Research International Research Roundtable for #MECFS. Dr Thapaliya’s presentation shared NCNED’s findings from 3T and 7T MRI studies identifying brain stem impairments in both #pwMECFS and #pwLC.

The NCNED is pleased to release the December 2024 edition of our newsletter. This issue outlines our recent publications and novel research findings presented at national and international conferences. Wishing all our supporters a very Merry Christmas and Happy 2025.

Congratulations to NCNED researcher Ms Etianne Martini Sasso who submitted her PhD Thesis yesterday! 🎉🎉 Etianne’s Thesis examined TRPM3 ion channel function in the pathogenesis of #MECFS, #LongCOVID and #GulfWarIllness and Naltrexone as a potential treatment. #GriffithUni

Striking brain similarities have been detected in patients who experience Long COVID and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), in particular, a larger than normal hippocampus. Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik news.griffith.edu.au/2025/02/11/lar…

Congratulations to NCNED researcher Dr Stanley Du Preez who submitted his PhD Thesis last week! 🎉🎉 Stanley’s Thesis investigated for the first time, the potential role of TRPM7 in the pathophysiology of #MECFS. #pwMECFS #pwME #MEmedia #MEaction #MEawareness #MECFSawareness

The NCNED Team is delighted to welcome Tuong Huynh, who has recently commenced his PhD project at our Centre. Tuong will be working closely with our MRI experts, Dr Kiran Thapaliya and A/Prof Leighton Barnden, to analyse brain MRI images. #MECFS #longCOVID #pwMECFS #pwME #pwLC

Breanna Weigel and NCNED researchers highlight the similar, significantly poorer quality of life and profound disability among people with #MECFS and people with #longCOVID in their recent systematic review. 📖 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1186/s12967… BMC

NCNED PhD Candidate, Ms Sofía Jimenez Sanchez, presented at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology in San Diego, California last week. 📖 Read Sofía’s abstract in the conference journal here: doi.org/10.1212/WNL.00… Sofia Jimenez Sanchez #MultipleSclerosis #MS #pwMS #AANConference2025

CONGRATULATIONS to NCNED Researcher Breanna Weigel who submitted her PhD Thesis last Wednesday! Her Thesis investigated the health related quality of life of #pwME and #pwLC to gain further insights and to improve healthcare policies in Australia. #GriffithUniversity #GriffithUni

May 12th is #InternationalMECFSAwarenessDay. At NCNED we wholeheartedly support this day for ME/CFS patients. In recognition, our research centre at #GriffithUni was illuminated with blue lights, as well as the Bridge of Knowledge over Smith St & painting on the athletics oval.

#GriffithUni's NCNED would like to express our sincere appreciation to Mitch Conroy for his generous support of International ME/CFS Awareness Day 2025. He volunteered the services of the company & provided the lettering on the oval free of charge. #RobotechEnterprises

Press release from NCNED in Australia: "Drug typically used for opioid addiction [LDN] could be Long COVID treatment" news.griffith.edu.au/2025/05/20/dru… Paper: Low-Dose naltrexone restored TRPM3 ion channel function in natural killer cells from #longCOVID patients frontiersin.org/journals/molec…

Congrats to NCNED researcher Etianne Sasso on receiving her PhD! Her Thesis explored TRPM3 ion channels as a biomarker & treatment target in ME/CFS, Long COVID & GWI. Thanks to supervisors Prof. Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik, Dr Natalie Eaton-Fitch & Dr Kiran Thapaliya. #GriffithUni

NCNED research has been recognised with the Award of Excellence in a Research Thesis! Congrats to Dr Etianne Sasso & supervisors Prof. Marshall-Gradisnik, Dr Eaton-Fitch & Dr Thapaliya. A proud moment for the team—thanks to all participants! #GriffithUni, #griffithhealth

European ME Research Group (EMERG) Etianne Martini Sasso National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases (NCNED ), Australia Neurological and Immunological mechanisms underlying ME: an innovative and multidisciplinary investigation #IIMEC17 #mecfs #research

NCNED’s PhD candidate Chandi Magawa presented at a key platform for scientists & professionals in ion channel research, the Ion Channel Modulation Symposium, held in Tokyo, Japan from 29th-30th May 2025. #GriffithUni, #Griffithhealth, #MEcfs, #LongCovid