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ME/CFS: Research

Commons · Question 116918 · Tabled 2 Mar 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 10 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Max Wilkinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress the Medical Research Council has made on delivering ME/CFS research improvements.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 10 Mar 2026

The Medical Research Council (MRC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has prioritised research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) for many years, investing over £4.65 million since 2020, and welcomes high qu...