The Netherlands ME/CFS Cohort
and Biobank consortium

Together patients, scientists and clinicians can make a difference for ME/CFS. We have bundled our knowledge and expertise in the NMCB consortium. Together we will spearhead biomedical research on ME/CFS in the Netherlands. And more! Join our effort!

What is ME/CFS?

ME/CFS

ME/CFS is a serious disease that disrupts patients’ lives and causes a lot of suffering. ME/CFS patients experience constant and intense exhaustion, as well as a worsening of symptoms after even minimal cognitive, physical, emotional or social activity – something known as “post-exertional malaise” (PEM).

ME/CFS symptoms:
WHAT WILL NMCB DO?

Building an international ME/CFS hub

Biomedical research

Despite the impact of ME/CFS, much is still unknown about its causes and possible treatments. NMCB recognizes the need for biomedical research on ME/CFS. By establishing a national patient cohort and biobank, we are building an international infrastructure for research to improve the knowledge, diagnosis and treatment of ME/CFS.

NMCB research

In an eight-year collaboration between scientific and clinical experts, as well as patients, NMCB will enable in-depth research divided initially into six subprojects. In collaboration with an international research network, the NMCB will establish an international ME/CFS hub to facilitate additional research on ME/CFS.

Collaborations

Patient representatives

Patients and their experiences are an essential part of NMCB. In collaboration with three ME/CFS patient organisations, we want to ensure that patients’ experiences remain central to our studies.

All our partners

NMCB Partners

This project is made possible by:
Recent updates

News

ZonMw currently has an open funding round for their ME/CFS research program. Applicants are invited to submit a project idea before 14:00 on Tuesday 24 September 2024. A detailed grant application can be submitted at a later date after the project idea has been approved.
How do we ensure that the disease can be diagnosed in time and the patient’s experiences are taken seriously? A first important step in this is more education among (future) practitioners of patients with ME/CFS.
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