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Interview with neuroimaging researcher Zack Shan



"What my research now is, we have these brain MRI findings. Can we combine with smart sensors and biomarkers? Eventually, what we find can apply to a real patient without MRI data. Because, for research, we can collect rich phenotype data, and we already have this rich phenotyping data for research purposes. We can apply it to a new, single patient with probably just one or two, let's say, smart sensor, or biomarker. You don't necessarily have to have the range. [...] For real live, or daily clinic, we can just use one or two modalities."

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"We have logged the dynamic brain blood flow, autonomic function, and neuroinflammation in ME/CFS. As a group, ME/CFS patients always show clear anomalies across these systems, yet none of these measures alone define the disease. So what that tells me is, ME/CFS is not a single disease, but it is a disease with different biological subtypes. "
 
forestglip said:
Interview with neuroimaging researcher Zack Shan

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Solve ME has posted a short description of the interview:

Inside the Brain, Clues to ME/CFS Subtypes
Solve ME said:
In this interview, Dr. Shan shares:
  • What his team is learning from brain scans and autonomic testing
  • Why biological subtypes may hold the key to future diagnosis and treatment
  • How real-world patterns in patients are shaping the next generation of ME/CFS research
  • What it means to truly listen to the patient voice in science
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So what that tells me is, ME/CFS is not a single disease, but it is a disease with different biological subtypes.​

Maybe.

Cancer has a wide range of forms, symptoms and signs, and causes (genetic, chemical, infectious, radiological), and different treatments. But all cancers have one thing in common – abnormal unregulated cell growth.
 
New video from Solve ME: "What's New in ME/CFS? Interview with Dr. Roshan Kumar"



The Solve ME website has a short description of the video:

This Week in “What’s New in ME/CFS?”: A Q&A with Dr. Roshan Kumar
Solve ME said:
In this conversation, Roshan shares:
  • Why dysfunctional T cells are a promising focus of research
  • What it means to see meaningful immune signals in small cohorts
  • How his personal experience as a caregiver shapes his work
  • What gives him hope in the face of scientific and systemic barriers
  • What he’d do with more funding—and how close we are to drug discovery
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Upcoming webinar from Solve ME:

Protecting the Ones You Love: Legal & Insurance Tools for ME/CFS Caregivers

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
Time: 12 - 1 PM Pacific / 3 - 4 PM Eastern

Registration link
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Note: The intended audience appears to be US residents.
Solve ME said:
Caring for someone with ME/CFS is an act of deep love–and preparation is one of the most meaningful ways to protect their future.

Hosted by Solve M.E. Director of Advocacy Monique Wike, Andrew Kantor, Esq. (Senior Partner at Kantor & Kantor, LLP), will walk caregivers through essential legal and insurance strategies to support a loved one living with ME/CFS.

Andrew will break down long-term disability (LTD) insurance, long-term care (LTC) planning, medical and legal documentation tips, and practical steps families can take to secure benefits and long-term stability.

Whether you’re just beginning this journey or planning ahead, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to advocate effectively, protect your loved one’s financial security, and support their care with clarity and strength.
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