ME Research UK and the Daphne Jackson Trust are delighted to announce that they have awarded a Fellowship to Dr Alkisti Manousaki at the University of Leicester, for a project investigating the genetic and cellular clues that may explain why ME/CFS affects more women than men.
This Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship is jointly funded by ME Research UK and the Medical Research Council. The Daphne Jackson Trust is dedicated to supporting research returners. ME Research UK is a charity which commissions and funds high-quality scientific (biomedical) investigation into the causes, consequences and treatment of ME/CFS.
“It is such a privilege to work with funders like ME Research UK to help people return to their research careers. Our funders make these fellowships possible. When combined with the unique structure, retraining, and mentorship provided by the Daphne Jackson Trust, our funders truly do help transform lives and careers.”
Elaine Hunt, Fellowship Officer, The Daphne Jackson Trust
“It is an honour to return to research with the support of ME Research UK, MRC UKRI and the Daphne Jackson Trust. ME/CFS remains a deeply misunderstood condition, and I am passionate about using my skills in genetics and cell biology to uncover answers that could make a real difference for people living with the illness.”
Dr Alkisti Manousaki
