Young EMERG
International ME Workshop Series - Vienna 2025
Overview
The next in the series of Young EMERG International ME Workshops has been arranged for Vienna, Austria.
Another unique gathering tailored for young and early career researchers, and medical students, passionate about advancing research into ME, or interested in understanding more about this disease.
The event will take place on 27-28 November 2025 at the Medical University of Vienna.
The workshop times are scheduled for 09.00 to 17.00 CET .
On both evenings after the workshop, there will be a social program, including a visit to one of Vienna's Christmas markets.
Programme
The programme is undergoing development and will be available here shortly.
Already confirmed keynote speakers include the following: -
Professor Kathryn Hoffmann will report on her perspective as a social scientist in ME/CFS research
Dr. Michael Stingl, a practising neurologist with special clinical expertise in ME/CFS, will also present
Registration
Time until workshop begins:Registration of interest in the Young EMERG workshop will be possible using the link below. This is a ticket-only event.
The workshop, arranged and funded by Young EMERG, Medical University of Vienna and UK charity Invest in ME Research, is free for approved registrants, though participants may need to cover the cost of any arranged post-workshop evening meals.
Eligibility for registration requires current enrolment as a master’s, PhD or medical student, or post-doc, along with affiliation to a recognised research institute, university or hospital.
Delegates who cannot attend in person may attend virtually. However, there are some sessions planned for the workshop that may not be compatible with online participation. For the fullest of experiences and to gain the most from the workshop we encourage delegates to attend in person.
In person registration deadline: 17:00 CET on 31 October 2025 .
Abstract Submission for Oral/Poster Presentations
All registered attendees are encouraged to submit an abstract or a poster presentation outlining their current research into ME, or related illnesses. Sharing your work through oral and poster presentations is an excellent way to showcase your research and also to develop further research into ME.
We believe that fostering mutual understanding of each other's research is crucial for strengthening the growing community of European ME early career researchers.Abstract deadline: 31 October 2025.
Guidelines on abstract submission can be found in the link below.
Venue
The conference will take place at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.
The exact room will be announced here, and to all delegates, prior to the workshop.
Sponsorship
Young EMERG offers hope for building the future for research into myalgic encephalomyelitis.
The Young EMERG ECR events have been arranged and funded by UK Charity Invest in ME Research, a founder member of the European ME Alliance, as part of their strategy to energise research into ME by building European networks for researchers, clinicians, patient groups and, now, early career researchers.
Support for this strategy is welcome and by sponsoring the workshop you will be providing encouragement for new researchers to enter the field and more awareness and knowledge of ME to be propagated.This workshop continues the Young EMERG workshop series and will continue in 2026 with at least two more events already planned.
Please contact us if interested in becoming a sponsor of the Young EMERG ME workshops and wishing to discuss the opportunities.
Past Workshops
Past early career researcher workshops organised by, or involving Young EMERG, have been hosted in both the UK and US, by Invest in ME Research and NIH, respectively.
Past workshops can be viewed via the link below.
