Mark VanNess



Dr J. Mark VanNess (PhD) is a member of the scientific advisory committee of the Workwell Foundation which specialises in two-day cardiopulmonary exercise testing (2-day CPET) for ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and other fatiguing conditions.

Background
Mark VanNess obtained a PhD in neuroscience in 1997, and has undertaken postdoctoral study in pharmacology. He has been working with ME/CFS since 1999, and is particularly interested in issues of autonomic dysfunction, and mechanisms that produce post-exertional malaise.

Notable studies

 * Post exertional malaise in women with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
 * Exercise capacity and immune function in male and female patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
 * Subclassifying Chronic Fatigue Syndrome through exercise testing (2003)

Clinic location
The Workwell Foundation is based in Ripon, California.

Talks & interviews

 * 2016, Dr. Mark Van Ness, "Expanding Physical Capability in ME/CFS" Part 1 (of 2)
 * 2016, Dr. Mark Van Ness, "Expanding Physical Capability in ME/CFS" Part 2 (of 2)
 * 2014, Mark VanNess 'Exercise and ME/CFS' at Bristol Watershed. Part One

Online presence

 * PubMed
 * Institution
 * Twitter
 * Facebook
 * Website
 * YouTube

Learn more

 * 2016, Dr VanNess on recent press reports (January)