FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Journal of Clinical Microbiology Studies Demonstrate Two Investigational Diagnostics Outperform Current Tests in Detecting Early Lyme Disease Studies utilize Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s Lyme Disease Biobank samples to point to the promise of single-tier diagnostics to potentially transform early detection PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., October 9, 2025 — Bay Area Lyme Foundation,... The post Journal of Clinical Microbiology Studies Demonstrate Two Investigational Diagn...| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Jyotsna Shah, PhDDr. Jyotsna Shah is an immunologist and molecular biologist with over 40 years of experience in diagnostic tools for tick-borne diseases. She holds a Ph.D. in diagnostic immunology from the University of Nairobi and conducted postdoctoral work at Harvard University. Shah joined IGeneX in 1997, becoming Laboratory Director in 2003 and now serving...| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Mikki Tal, PhDMikki Tal, PhD, is a Principal Scientist at MIT’s Department of Biological Engineering and Associate Scientific Director of the MIT Center for Gynepathology Research. She leads the Tal Research Group, focusing on host-pathogen interactions, immune responses to infections like Lyme disease, and the mechanisms behind chronic illnesses, particularly their disproportionate impact on women.... The post Mikki Tal, PhD: Chronic Infections, Fertility, & Immunity: MIT Immunoengineer Ma...| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bay Area Lyme Foundation Launches Bay Area Lyme Ventures as First Impact Investment Fund to Support Entrepreneurs and Companies Advancing Lyme Disease Solutions New venture philanthropy fund announces initial investments and will help guide game-changing Lyme diagnostics and therapeutics to commercialization PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., September 4, 2025 — Bay Area Lyme Foundation,... The post Bay Area Lyme Foundation Launches Bay Area Lyme Ventures as First Impact Investme...| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Ticktective Podcast Transcript In this episode of Ticktective™, host Dana Parish interviews Joe Burrascano, MD. Dr. Burrascano is a pioneer in the field of Lyme disease, having treated patients since the early days of the illness in the 1980s and 1990s. He co-founded the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) to help train clinicians... The post Dr. Joe Burrascano: A Masterclass on Tick-Borne Illness appeared first on Bay Area Lyme Foundation.| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Bay Area Lyme Spotlights Series Medical skepticism isn’t just cruel, it’s physically, mentally, and emotionally harmful. When Justin Timberlake revealed his Lyme disease after weeks of criticism for low-energy performances during his recent tour, the Internet did what the Internet does: It immediately questioned whether he was telling the truth. The skepticism was rife... The post Justin Timberlake’s Lyme Diagnosis and His Struggle to Be Believed appeared first on Bay Area Lyme Found...| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Bay Area Lyme Spotlights Series “Lyme and ticks are talked about a lot more! Students are showing peers their tick keys and sharing information, and even staff are discussing it around campus.” – Melissa Kelly, teacher Children are the most at-risk group for contracting tick-borne diseases, so Monterey Peninsula health educator, Melissa Kelly, gave... The post Teaching Kids to Protect Themselves from Tick Bites appeared first on Bay Area Lyme Foundation.| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Dr. Joe BurrascanoDr. Joseph J. Burrascano Jr., a pioneer in the field of Lyme, began his practice in East Hampton, NY, in 1981, where he identified and detailed the clinical aspects of Lyme in a high-prevalence area. Renowned for his groundbreaking diagnostic and treatment guidelines since 1984, he has advised the CDC, NIH, and U.S.... The post Dr. Joe Burrascano: A Masterclass on Tick-Borne Illness appeared first on Bay Area Lyme Foundation.| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Bay Area Lyme Foundation Study Reports That Only One-Third of Early Lyme Patients with On-Going Symptoms Followed up with their Healthcare Providers The new research, published in Frontiers in Medicine, points to need for greater follow-up from medical professionals to address potential treatment failures. PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., July 10, 2025—Bay... The post New Bay Area Lyme Foundation Study Reports That Only One-Third of Early Lyme Patients with On-Going Sy...| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Bay Area Lyme Spotlights Series “Tick-borne diseases are a growing public health concern in California and across the country. Educating the community and supporting prevention efforts is essential.” – Guillermo Calvillo, Staff Specialist For the past four years, Bay Area Lyme Foundation has partnered with the City of San Jose’s Environmental Services Division (ESD) to offer... The post Tick-borne Disease Prevention for City Employees appeared first on Bay Area Lyme Foundation.| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
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Lyme disease is caused by a number of different strains and species of Borrelia bacteria, generally Borrelia burgdorferi in the United States.| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
Bay Area Lyme Quick Bites series “If you have Lyme disease and your treatment is stalled out or not moving or you’re not progressing the way you should, please check for mold. It’s almost certain that’s what you need to be working on next.” – Neil Nathan, MD Our Ticktective host, Dana Parish, interviews...| Bay Area Lyme Foundation
