Young EMERG Symposium For Promoting the Advancement of Research Knowledge in ME (SPARK ME)
May 2025
Wellcome Genome Campus, UK
Overview
The Young EMERG 2025 Symposium for Promoting the Advancement of Research Knowledge in ME (SPARK ME), is another a unique gathering tailored for young and early career researchers, and medical students, passionate about advancing research in ME and post-viral illnesses.
This event is being planned for May 2025 at the prestigious Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge, UK, SPARK ME is a hybrid event organised by Young EMERG and UK charity Invest in ME Research.
SPARK ME aims to facilitate collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking among early career researchers in the field of ME.
The event offers a safe space for early career researchers to discuss challenges and gain valuable insights into pursuing ME research.
Through engaging talks, participants will be equipped with knowledge of the current research landscape, funding opportunities, ME biobanks, how to pursue a career in academia and much more!At SPARK ME, early career researchers have the opportunity to showcase their work through oral and poster presentations.
Venue
The conference will take place on the Wellcome Genome Campus at Hinxton Hall, between London and Cambridge.
Hinxton Hall Conference Centre is located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside research institutions that are at the forefront of the genomics revolution. Hinxton Hall Conference Centre blends stunning contemporary architecture with state-of-the-art facilities, alongside a Grade II* listed country house, all set within a beautiful, rural 100 acre estate bordering the River Cam.
This location is near to Cambridge as well as a short drive from London Stansted airport.
There is also a direct link to London Stansted from central London.
This venue offers a number of advantages for assisting in our objectives of building collaboration and expanding knowledge.Past Workshops
Past early career researcher workshops 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.