Open Medicine Foundation (OMF)

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OMF is fundraising to support open, collaborative research to find effective treatments and a cure for ME/CFS, Long COVID, and related diseases.

A close-up of a person’s wrist wearing a black smartwatch. The watch display shows a heart rate reading of 105 beats per minute. The text reads: Science Wednesdays: Digital Health
Promotional graphic for the StudyME Registry. The background shows blurred researchers working in a lab. Text on a white banner at the bottom reads: “Do you want to help speed up the research process? Now you can! Join the OMF StudyME Registry: www.omf.ngo/studyme.”
Hands forming a heart shape, with text reading '37 New Hope Builders – Thank You!' and the Hope Builders OMF Monthly Donor Program logo.
Repeatable vs Reliable — OMF Science Wednesdays graphic featuring a medical stethoscope overlaid on a blue digital health and data visualization background.
The image shows a smiling woman with shoulder-length red hair, looking directly at the camera.At the bottom of the image, there is a logo featuring a heart shape combined with a globe design. Next to it, the text reads: “HOPE BUILDERS, OMF MONTHLY DONOR PROGRAM”
In "Beyond the Glass," Donni is reclined in an armchair, wrapped in a yellow blanket, facing a large window. Outside, life goes on — lush, bright, and just out of reach.
A person in profile wearing glasses, hand raised to their chin in a thoughtful pose, with complex data visualizations and AI diagrams overlaid on their silhouette.The text reads: Science Wednesdays: Data artifacts
A woman sits on top of a yellow car surrounded by blooming spring fields, with the text "Spring Into Giving — Your vehicle donation makes an impact! Your gift is tax-deductible."
A promotional page for the Hope Builders OMF Monthly Donor Program, featuring a photo of diverse hands joined together in a team gesture, above the Hope Builders logo — a heart shape incorporating a globe, in blue tones.
Tina and her husband smile on a rocky overlook at Grand Canyon, wearing hiking hats and backpacks with red canyon cliffs behind them. ​​Overlayed at the top is a quote: “I lived a very full and active life—until ME/CFS entered it. When ME/CFS hit, all of that came to a sudden stop.”
The image features a stack of colorful sticky notes with the top note displaying the text "What's Your Story?" Below the image, there's a message that reads "Your Voice Matters" and "Share Your Story Today."
Graphic marking Long COVID Awareness Day on March 15, featuring a teal and gray awareness ribbon labeled "LONG COVID" on a dark-to-gray gradient background.
Printable “Critical Needs” communication cards. The sheet includes illustrated cards labeled Food, Hydration, Medicine, Toilet, Bathe, Brush Teeth, Fresh Clothes, Hygiene Wipes, and Change Sheets, plus two blank cards.
A promotional graphic for the Hope Builders monthly donor program. Several people stand in a circle with their hands stacked together. Text reads, “Set up your monthly gift today!” and a blue banner says, “Become a Hope Builder.”
A data infographic from the Open Medicine Foundation estimating the lifetime prevalence of ME/CFS, stating that 1 in 29 people will experience ME/CFS in their lifetime, totaling over 279 million people globally, with a breakdown table showing Pre-COVID ME/CFS, Long COVID, Post-COVID ME/CFS, and Total ME/CFS figures for the United States, Australia, Canada, and globally.
Notebook with the handwritten title “OMF Journal Club” and notes reading “March 11” and “11 am ET,” next to a pencil and a cup of tea on a light blue background.
Photo of Sebastian wearing headphones around his neck and making music from bed. Behind him are two signs: the sign on the left reads, "Tried 30 meds, none worked. #curemecfs," and the sign on the right reads, "Not tired. Sick. #curemecfs."
This image promotes the "Hope Builders" program, part of the OMF Monthly Donor Program. It features a group of hands joined in solidarity, symbolizing community and support. The logo includes a heart encircling a globe, and the text encourages people to "Join Our Community of Hope Builders."
Portrait of Dr. Wenzhong Xiao in a gray button-down shirt, hands resting on a railing, standing before a colorful molecular illustration with red‑blue helical structures. The text reads: Science Wednesdays: Significant
Graphic announcing a new publication titled “Plasma proteomic profile reveals persistent immune activation in post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection,” featuring the OMF logo and a headshot of Dr. Bergquist in a suit and red tie against a blue scientific background.
Blue background with big data concept: motion of digital data flow. The text reads: Is the OMF’s ME/CFS BioQuest Study the Study We’ve All Been Waiting For?
The image shows a stylized, glowing blue brain formed from interconnected lines and geometric shapes. The text reads: Science Wednesdays: Encephalopathy
A graphic for StudyME from OMF. It says, “Over 15,000 Participants Joined! Can we reach 16,000?” with lab and research images below. The StudyME logo is at the top, and the link www.omf.ngo/studyme/ is at the bottom.
OMF graphic recognizing National Caregivers Day on February 20.
A professionally designed title slide with a dark blue, abstract background featuring glowing light-blue nodes connected by thin lines. Centered in the lower half is a large light gray rectangular overlay containing the title in bold black text: “A chronobiology-based protocol for multi-omic mapping of menstrual cycle and diurnal rhythms in ME/CFS and long COVID”
The image shows an orange prescription pill bottle tipped on its side, with small white round tablets spilling out onto a light blue surface.
A professional portrait of Dr. Armstrong in an office setting, alongside text announcing nearly $1M awarded to the OMF Melbourne ME/CFS Collaboration.
This image is a reminder note addressed to the "OMF Community." It is dated February 14, 2026. The message expresses admiration and support, stating: "You are strong, you are resilient, and you are worthy of all the love. Today, we celebrate you and the strength you show every day."
On the right, eligibility criteria are listed: ages 18–65, meet Canadian Consensus Criteria for ME/CFS with orthostatic intolerance, symptom onset before December 2023, ability to meet study requirements, and possession of a functioning smartphone. Below, text invites participation through OMF’s StudyME Registry at www.omf.ngo/studyme
A close-up photo shows hands stacked together, symbolizing unity, support, and compassion. The background is a soft, blurred green. Overlaid text reads “Annual Report 2025. The OMF logo is at the bottom.
Healthcare provider writing on a chart, with a stethoscope and various pills and medicines visible in front of him. The text reads: “Science Wednesdays, Precision Medicine.”
Promotional graphic for the StudyME Registry. The background shows blurred researchers working in a lab. Text on a white banner at the bottom reads: “Do you want to help speed up the research process? Now you can! Join the OMF StudyME Registry: www.omf.ngo/studyme.”
Dr. Alain Moreau wearing a suit and pointing at a scientific poster. The text reads: “Science Wednesdays: Phenotype”
At the bottom is a picture of Wenzhong Xiao, Alain Moreau, Ron Davis, Chris Armstrong, David Systrom, Jonas Bergquist, Linda Tannenbaum, and Maureen Hanson. The text reads: “Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter.”
Close-up of a stethoscope beside a red heart-shaped model on top of a medical chart. The text reads: Science Wednesdays: Retrospective vs prospective study.
A healthcare professional wearing a white coat holds a stethoscope. On the left side of the image are the VuMedi logo and the OMF logo, representing collaboration.
Graphic showing three researcher portraits: Dr. Christopher Armstrong, Dr. Natalie Thomas, and Dr. Jonas Bergquist, with the title “A chronobiology-based protocol for multi-omic mapping of menstrual cycle and diurnal rhythms in ME/CFS and long COVID.”
Vumedi and Open Medicine Foundation (OMF) logos on a white background with an abstract network of connected dots and lines, representing collaboration and scientific research.
A close-up view of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.White serif text overlays the image with the quote: “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” The attribution “Martin Luther King Jr.” appears in the lower right corner.
Graphic with the title “Shop with Purpose!” showing a phone with a shopping cart image and OMF logo. Steps on the right: Visit iGive (bit.ly/iGiveOMF), Sign up for a free account, Shop online — a percentage goes to OMF.
Graphic titled “Reading Scientific Papers”. A person wearing a white lab coat sits at a desk, holding a blue pen and reviewing printed research papers. A blue button reads “Science Wednesdays.”
Large text reads, 'INSIDE OMF: YOUR QUESTIONS, OUR ANSWERS.' There are two photos: on the left is Linda Tannenbaum smiling, and on the right is Danielle Meadows, also smiling.
On the left, a light blue background with bold navy text reads “OUT WITH THE OLD.” Below, smaller text says, “Give your car a new purpose this January.” A teal button reads “Donate Your Vehicle”. On the right, a dusty, older silver car is parked in a dark garage.
Science Wednesdays graphic showing a clinician with a stethoscope holding a glowing human silhouette over a connected network; text reads “Symptom Burden.”
The background shows two researchers in lab coats and safety goggles working with microscopes and lab equipment. In the center, a dark blue box contains the text: “Newsletter – Stay updated on ME/CFS & Long COVID research.” Below the box is a white button with the text: “Subscribe to our newsletter.”
A hand holding a paper labeled “Hope” in sunlight, with text reading “End the year with hope. Last chance to make a difference in 2025,” and OMF branding.
Blue-toned lab image with a microscope and glassware. The OMF Hope logo appears in the top left, and a banner reads “2025 Publications and Preprints.”
Key highlights from 2025: 40 active research projects underway; 16 new scientific publications and one preprint; StudyME registry with over 14,500 participants supporting 21 studies worldwide; launch of BioQuest, the largest biomarker discovery study in ME/CFS research; progress in the Life Improvement Trial (LIFT); and release of a Clinical Care Guide for ME/CFS and Long COVID through the Medical Education Resource Center.
Dark chocolate tahini truffles dusted with cocoa powder on a white plate.
An illustrated mitochondrion labeled “TCA Cycle,” shown in bright blue and green tones. A “Science Wednesdays” banner appears at the bottom, with the OMF Hope logo in the lower right corner.
Holiday collage with wooden house ornaments, a cozy hot chocolate scene, and hands holding a paper that says “HOPE.”
An announcement graphic with blue balloons and confetti on a light background. The text reads “Over $3M Raised” in large blue letters, with “Thank You” written below in a script font.
Graphic for OMF’s Science Wednesdays featuring the topic ‘Stratification,’ with medical icons and lab equipment in the background.