Purpose, Mission & Vision

OMF is changing the landscape of ME/CFS and Long COVID research

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 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.

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.

Turning Vision into Reality

Advance Disease Understanding
To drive groundbreaking research that reveals the biological underpinnings of ME/CFS and Long COVID.
Fast-Track Diagnosis
To develop and implement rapid, accurate diagnostic tools that empower patients and clinicians.
Develop Targeted Treatments
To create effective therapies that address the specific needs of individuals with ME/CFS and Long COVID.
Bridge the Care Gap
To ensure that all people with these conditions, regardless of location or circumstance, receive quality care and support.

OMF’s Evolution

Timeline graphic showing major milestones of the Open Medicine Foundation from 2012 to 2025. It begins with OMF founded in 2012, followed by research collaborations at Stanford in 2014, Harvard and OMF Canada in 2018, and Uppsala in 2019. Milestones in 2020–2022 include centers in Montreal, Australia, Melbourne, a computational research center, and the Medical Education Resource Center. Later milestones include the StudyME registry in 2023, a clinical trial in 2024, and the BioQuest biomarker project in 2025.
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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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