Our Purpose

Revolutionize the way we understand and treat chronic complex multi-system diseases, with initial focus on ME/CFS and Long COVID, by illuminating their mechanisms, accelerating effective treatments, and empowering personalized care.

Our Vision

A world where ME/CFS, Long COVID, and related diseases are understood, rapidly diagnosed, and effectively treated—so every patient can live fully.

Our Mission

To drive and fund global collaborative research that unlocks disease biology, delivers precise diagnostics, and advances treatments—giving every patient a pathway to care and hope.

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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME / CFS) Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), Fibromyalgia Leading Research. Delivering Hope.Open Medicine Foundation®

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