PARTNER WITH EMERGE AUSTRALIA TO ADVANCE ME/CFS AND LONG COVID RESEARCH
Emerge Australia is committed to supporting high-quality research that improves the lives of people living with ME/CFS, long COVID and associated conditions.
As the custodian of the AusME Registry and Biobank, we collaborate with researchers, universities, hospitals and medical research institutes across Australia to accelerate discovery and translate research into improved care. By combining nationally coordinated research infrastructure with strong community engagement, we help researchers design impactful studies, connect with participants and access high-quality clinical data and biospecimens.
Whether you are developing a new project, expanding an existing program of research or seeking a collaborative partner, we welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Why Partner with Emerge Australia?
- Nationally coordinated research infrastructure through the AusME Registry and Biobank.
- Established collaborations with leading universities, hospitals and medical research institutes across Australia.
- Access to a highly engaged community of people living with ME/CFS and long COVID.
- Support from study conception through to participant recruitment, data access and research dissemination.
- Commitment to patient-centred, ethically governed and collaborative research.
Supporting Research Across Australia
Our growing network of research partners reflects a shared commitment to improving diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for people living with ME/CFS, long COVID and associated conditions. We actively foster collaborations that bring together clinical expertise, biomedical science and lived experience to maximise research impact.
How We Can Support Your Research
Researchers may be able to access a range of collaborative support, including:
- Research collaboration and strategic partnerships
- Grant application development and collaboration, including consumer engagement and access to research infrastructure
- Study design and feasibility advice
- Participant recruitment through Emerge Australia’s national community
- Access to the AusME Registry and Biobank*
- Longitudinal health and symptom data
- Biospecimens, including whole blood, serum, plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs)
- Promotion of research opportunities through Emerge Australia’s communication channels
- Consumer and lived experience engagement
- Facilitating collaborations across our national research network
*Subject to ethics approval and review by the AusME Access Committee.
Accessing the AusME Registry and Biobank
Funded by the Mason Foundation, the AusME Registry and Biobank is a nationally coordinated research resource supporting high-quality research into ME/CFS and long COVID. Researchers seeking access are invited to submit an AusME Registry & Biobank Access Application describing the proposed research and the data and/or biospecimens requested.
Apply for AusME Registry & Biobank Access
Let’s Start the Conversation
We encourage researchers to contact Emerge Australia’s Research Manager before submitting an application. An early discussion allows us to explore collaboration opportunities, identify the most appropriate resources, provide guidance on the application process and help maximise the success of your project.
Contact
Dr Michelle Tavoletti
Research Manager
Michelle.Tavoletti@emerge.org.au
