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: -
A Representation from the Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF) , with a session that will cover the topic of their ME/CFS Lab Rotation Programme.
Professor Kathryn Hoffmann will report on her social science perspective, focusing on ME/CFS in primary care and public health
Dr. Michael Stingl, a practising neurologist with special clinical expertise in ME/CFS, will also present
Dr. Ana Weidenauer, Specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapeutic medicine and Senior physician at the University Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Vienna General Hospital
Prof. Dr. Eva Untersmayer-Elsenhuber, Specialist in clinical immunology and working group leader at the Institute for Pathophysiology and Allergy Research
Assoc. Prof Dr. Susanne Mayer , Deputy Head of the Department of Health Economics and Associate Professor
Esra Güç, PhD , Scientific Partnerships Manager at Virax Biolabs
Please note - the schedule is subject to change
Latest programme is also in this pdf
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.
In person registration deadline: 17:00 CET on 31 October 2025 .
Submission for Poster Presentations
All registered attendees are encouraged to a poster presentation outlining their current research into ME, or related illnesses. Sharing your work through 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.Submission deadline: 31 October 2025.
Guidelines on poster 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.
Attendance Grants
UK charity Invest in ME Research is offering a number of grants to assist with accommodation costs for attendees of the workshop.
For more information and to apply for a grant, please visit the grant application page - click here.
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.
