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HELPOUR RESEARCH
With the support of the Bay Area Lyme Foundation, we at UCSF are working to develop a cheap, sensitive, and accurate test for Lyme disease to prevent later complications. Charles Chiu. MD/PhD, UCSF. The response we have gotten from our field staff who have received the trainings and tick-check signage has been tremendous. HISTORY OF LYME DISEASE TICK TESTING
Learn when you should get tick testing for Lyme Disease and where to do it including instructions for each organization. BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION LAUNCHES TICKTECTIVE™ PODCAST PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., September 30, 2020 — Bay Area Lyme Foundation, a leading sponsor of Lyme disease research in the US, announces the launch of the Ticktective podcast and video series. Ticktective is a Bay Area Lyme Foundation program designed to investigate the latest scientific knowledge and advances in Lyme and tick-borne diseases. LYME DISEASE STORIES Lyme Disease Stories. Ticks and Lyme disease are far too common and not at all discriminating. There are over 400,000 new cases of Lyme disease each year in the US and more than half a million Americans suffering from long-term or late-stage Lyme disease. Some are fortunate to be diagnosed and treated early, but for some the path to a cure is
CITIZEN SCIENCE: FREE TICK TESTING PROGRAM Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s Free Tick Testing Program has ended and is no longer accepting ticks for testing. We thank all of the Citizen Scientists who participated. It was a rousing success—we received and tested over 21,000 ticks representing every state. Research Project Overview In February 2016, Bay Area Lyme Foundation became the first to
TICKTECTIVE: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR PERSISTENT LYME Kerry Lang, LMHC, Wellness and Mental Health Program Manager at the Harvard Spaulding Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness and Mental Health Chair for Invisible International and Ride Out Lyme, shares how seeking wellness groups and having a positive attitude are so important to supporting the immune system and mental health. RICHARD HOROWITZ, MD Dr. Richard Horowitz is a board certified internist in private practice in Hyde Park, N.Y. He is medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, an integrative medical center which combines both classical and complementary approaches in the treatment of Lyme Disease and
DANA PARISH
Singer-songwriter Dana Parish, who has numerous chart-topping singles (including “Not My Problem” and “Let it Go By”) and collaborations with husband Andrew Hollander, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Celine Dion, Jacquie Lee, and Idina Menzel, among others, has also struggled with Lyme disease. Despite early antibiotic treatment after
DANIEL SALKELD, PHD
Dr.Dr. Salkeld studies the ecology and epidemiology of zoonoses - pathogens that are transmitted from animals to humans. He has worked extensively on California tick-borne diseases, describing reservoir host dynamics, pathogen prevalence in tick populations, and patterns of human exposure to tick-bites. BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATIONABOUTGET INVOLVEDRESOURCESLYME DISEASEGET HELPOUR RESEARCH
With the support of the Bay Area Lyme Foundation, we at UCSF are working to develop a cheap, sensitive, and accurate test for Lyme disease to prevent later complications. Charles Chiu. MD/PhD, UCSF. The response we have gotten from our field staff who have received the trainings and tick-check signage has been tremendous. HISTORY OF LYME DISEASE TICK TESTING
Learn when you should get tick testing for Lyme Disease and where to do it including instructions for each organization. BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION LAUNCHES TICKTECTIVE™ PODCAST PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., September 30, 2020 — Bay Area Lyme Foundation, a leading sponsor of Lyme disease research in the US, announces the launch of the Ticktective podcast and video series. Ticktective is a Bay Area Lyme Foundation program designed to investigate the latest scientific knowledge and advances in Lyme and tick-borne diseases. LYME DISEASE STORIES Lyme Disease Stories. Ticks and Lyme disease are far too common and not at all discriminating. There are over 400,000 new cases of Lyme disease each year in the US and more than half a million Americans suffering from long-term or late-stage Lyme disease. Some are fortunate to be diagnosed and treated early, but for some the path to a cure is
CITIZEN SCIENCE: FREE TICK TESTING PROGRAM Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s Free Tick Testing Program has ended and is no longer accepting ticks for testing. We thank all of the Citizen Scientists who participated. It was a rousing success—we received and tested over 21,000 ticks representing every state. Research Project Overview In February 2016, Bay Area Lyme Foundation became the first to
TICKTECTIVE: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR PERSISTENT LYME Kerry Lang, LMHC, Wellness and Mental Health Program Manager at the Harvard Spaulding Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness and Mental Health Chair for Invisible International and Ride Out Lyme, shares how seeking wellness groups and having a positive attitude are so important to supporting the immune system and mental health. RICHARD HOROWITZ, MD Dr. Richard Horowitz is a board certified internist in private practice in Hyde Park, N.Y. He is medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, an integrative medical center which combines both classical and complementary approaches in the treatment of Lyme Disease and
DANA PARISH
Singer-songwriter Dana Parish, who has numerous chart-topping singles (including “Not My Problem” and “Let it Go By”) and collaborations with husband Andrew Hollander, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Celine Dion, Jacquie Lee, and Idina Menzel, among others, has also struggled with Lyme disease. Despite early antibiotic treatment after
DANIEL SALKELD, PHD
Dr.Dr. Salkeld studies the ecology and epidemiology of zoonoses - pathogens that are transmitted from animals to humans. He has worked extensively on California tick-borne diseases, describing reservoir host dynamics, pathogen prevalence in tick populations, and patterns of human exposure to tick-bites. OUR RESEARCH
At Bay Area Lyme, we have a rigorous screening and monitoring process, grant oversight, and project reporting, to ensure that projects are effectively designed, carried out in a timely fashion, and funds well spent. Our Lyme disease research has three primary areas of focus: Diagnostics—leveraging new technologies and methodologies to improve WHAT CAUSES LYME DISEASE? Borrelia Burgdorferi. Lyme disease is an infection caused by several strains of the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb). The bacteria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. These ticks can also transmit other diseases and infect pets and livestock. The tick that transmits Lyme is so small you may not notice it. LYME DISEASE STORIES Lyme Disease Stories. Ticks and Lyme disease are far too common and not at all discriminating. There are over 400,000 new cases of Lyme disease each year in the US and more than half a million Americans suffering from long-term or late-stage Lyme disease. Some are fortunate to be diagnosed and treated early, but for some the path to a cure is
SKIN RASHES
Erythema migrans (EM, literally means “expanding rash”) is the hallmark sign of infection with B. burgdorferi. Most rashes occur 3–30 days after infection, however there are case reports that show EMs can appear sooner than three days post infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that as many as 80% may exhibit the
DANIEL SALKELD, PHD
Dr.Dr. Salkeld studies the ecology and epidemiology of zoonoses - pathogens that are transmitted from animals to humans. He has worked extensively on California tick-borne diseases, describing reservoir host dynamics, pathogen prevalence in tick populations, and patterns of human exposure to tick-bites. DANA PARISH
Singer-songwriter Dana Parish, who has numerous chart-topping singles (including “Not My Problem” and “Let it Go By”) and collaborations with husband Andrew Hollander, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Celine Dion, Jacquie Lee, and Idina Menzel, among others, has also struggled with Lyme disease. Despite early antibiotic treatment after
FIVE HERBAL MEDICINES POTENT AGAINST TICK-BORNE DISEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tara DiMilia, 908-947-0500, tara.dimilia@TMstrat.com Five Herbal Medicines Potent Against Tick-Borne Disease Babesiosis in Lab, Says New Study Research Supported by Bay Area Lyme Foundation Points to Need for More Effective Treatments Compared to Currently Utilized Treatments for Tick-Borne Infections PORTOLA VALLEY, MYTHS OF LYME DISEASE MYTH: If the test is negative, you don’t have Lyme. Not so fast . The current “gold standard” diagnostic for Lyme disease is a two-tiered blood test requiring a positive ELISA result. The ELISA measures infection-fighting or memory antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi, and it misses up to 60% of acute cases of Lyme when antibodies
JAYAKUMAR RAJADAS, PHD Dr. Rajadas is currently working on the molecular mechanism of protein-initiated neurodegenerative disorders involved in Alzheimer’s and Lyme disease development using biophysical approaches such as AFM, fluorescence, and NMR. He is head of the BioADD Laboratory and Assistant Director of Cardiovascular Pharmacology at Stanford School of Medicine. His recent research, funded by Bay Area
BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION OFFERS FREE TICK TESTING Silicon Valley, CA, February 16, 2016 — Bay Area Lyme Foundation, a leading nonprofit funder of innovative Lyme disease research in the US, today announced that the Foundation is the first to offer free tick testing for residents of the U.S. Testing is available through a partnership with Nate Nieto, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATIONABOUTGET INVOLVEDRESOURCESLYME DISEASEGET HELPOUR RESEARCH
With the support of the Bay Area Lyme Foundation, we at UCSF are working to develop a cheap, sensitive, and accurate test for Lyme disease to prevent later complications. Charles Chiu. MD/PhD, UCSF. The response we have gotten from our field staff who have received the trainings and tick-check signage has been tremendous. HISTORY OF LYME DISEASE WHAT CAUSES LYME DISEASE? Borrelia Burgdorferi. Lyme disease is an infection caused by several strains of the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb). The bacteria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. These ticks can also transmit other diseases and infect pets and livestock. The tick that transmits Lyme is so small you may not notice it. TICK TESTING
Learn when you should get tick testing for Lyme Disease and where to do it including instructions for each organization. BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION LAUNCHES TICKTECTIVE™ PODCAST PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., September 30, 2020 — Bay Area Lyme Foundation, a leading sponsor of Lyme disease research in the US, announces the launch of the Ticktective podcast and video series. Ticktective is a Bay Area Lyme Foundation program designed to investigate the latest scientific knowledge and advances in Lyme and tick-borne diseases. LYME DISEASE STORIES Lyme Disease Stories. Ticks and Lyme disease are far too common and not at all discriminating. There are over 400,000 new cases of Lyme disease each year in the US and more than half a million Americans suffering from long-term or late-stage Lyme disease. Some are fortunate to be diagnosed and treated early, but for some the path to a cure is
TICKTECTIVE: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR PERSISTENT LYME Kerry Lang, LMHC, Wellness and Mental Health Program Manager at the Harvard Spaulding Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness and Mental Health Chair for Invisible International and Ride Out Lyme, shares how seeking wellness groups and having a positive attitude are so important to supporting the immune system and mental health. CITIZEN SCIENCE: FREE TICK TESTING PROGRAM Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s Free Tick Testing Program has ended and is no longer accepting ticks for testing. We thank all of the Citizen Scientists who participated. It was a rousing success—we received and tested over 21,000 ticks representing every state. Research Project Overview In February 2016, Bay Area Lyme Foundation became the first to
DANIEL SALKELD, PHD
Dr.Dr. Salkeld studies the ecology and epidemiology of zoonoses - pathogens that are transmitted from animals to humans. He has worked extensively on California tick-borne diseases, describing reservoir host dynamics, pathogen prevalence in tick populations, and patterns of human exposure to tick-bites. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MOLD ILLNESS AND LYME DISEASE Mold illness causes extreme inflammation, called chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and when coupled with Lyme disease, symptoms such as fever, headache, and fatigue are exacerbated. Often, mold-related allergies are misdiagnosed or worse, many doctors assume the problems are psychosomatic. Because of this, many people are not aware
BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATIONABOUTGET INVOLVEDRESOURCESLYME DISEASEGET HELPOUR RESEARCH
With the support of the Bay Area Lyme Foundation, we at UCSF are working to develop a cheap, sensitive, and accurate test for Lyme disease to prevent later complications. Charles Chiu. MD/PhD, UCSF. The response we have gotten from our field staff who have received the trainings and tick-check signage has been tremendous. HISTORY OF LYME DISEASE WHAT CAUSES LYME DISEASE? Borrelia Burgdorferi. Lyme disease is an infection caused by several strains of the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb). The bacteria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. These ticks can also transmit other diseases and infect pets and livestock. The tick that transmits Lyme is so small you may not notice it. TICK TESTING
Learn when you should get tick testing for Lyme Disease and where to do it including instructions for each organization. BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION LAUNCHES TICKTECTIVE™ PODCAST PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., September 30, 2020 — Bay Area Lyme Foundation, a leading sponsor of Lyme disease research in the US, announces the launch of the Ticktective podcast and video series. Ticktective is a Bay Area Lyme Foundation program designed to investigate the latest scientific knowledge and advances in Lyme and tick-borne diseases. LYME DISEASE STORIES Lyme Disease Stories. Ticks and Lyme disease are far too common and not at all discriminating. There are over 400,000 new cases of Lyme disease each year in the US and more than half a million Americans suffering from long-term or late-stage Lyme disease. Some are fortunate to be diagnosed and treated early, but for some the path to a cure is
TICKTECTIVE: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR PERSISTENT LYME Kerry Lang, LMHC, Wellness and Mental Health Program Manager at the Harvard Spaulding Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness and Mental Health Chair for Invisible International and Ride Out Lyme, shares how seeking wellness groups and having a positive attitude are so important to supporting the immune system and mental health. CITIZEN SCIENCE: FREE TICK TESTING PROGRAM Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s Free Tick Testing Program has ended and is no longer accepting ticks for testing. We thank all of the Citizen Scientists who participated. It was a rousing success—we received and tested over 21,000 ticks representing every state. Research Project Overview In February 2016, Bay Area Lyme Foundation became the first to
DANIEL SALKELD, PHD
Dr.Dr. Salkeld studies the ecology and epidemiology of zoonoses - pathogens that are transmitted from animals to humans. He has worked extensively on California tick-borne diseases, describing reservoir host dynamics, pathogen prevalence in tick populations, and patterns of human exposure to tick-bites. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MOLD ILLNESS AND LYME DISEASE Mold illness causes extreme inflammation, called chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and when coupled with Lyme disease, symptoms such as fever, headache, and fatigue are exacerbated. Often, mold-related allergies are misdiagnosed or worse, many doctors assume the problems are psychosomatic. Because of this, many people are not aware
OUR RESEARCH
At Bay Area Lyme, we have a rigorous screening and monitoring process, grant oversight, and project reporting, to ensure that projects are effectively designed, carried out in a timely fashion, and funds well spent. Our Lyme disease research has three primary areas of focus: Diagnostics—leveraging new technologies and methodologies to improve WHAT CAUSES LYME DISEASE? Borrelia Burgdorferi. Lyme disease is an infection caused by several strains of the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb). The bacteria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. These ticks can also transmit other diseases and infect pets and livestock. The tick that transmits Lyme is so small you may not notice it. GET HELP | BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION Get Help. If you or a family member have been bitten and are experiencing Lyme-like symptoms, or if you are showing symptoms and have been in a tick-infested area whether or not you recall being bitten it may be time to get help. Lyme disease can be a confusing and frustrating experience and you are always better off catching and treating it early.
LYME DISEASE BIOBANK The Lyme Disease Biobank is a collection of more than 940 human biological samples that facilitates research of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Currently, there are more than 55 active research projects relying on Biobank samples. These projects are helping to pave the way for new diagnostics and therapeutics, as well as making
TREATING LYME DISEASE: A FUNCTIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE On Wednesday, March 8, Dr. Sunjya Schweig and his wife, Lia Gaertner, together gave a deeply affecting and informative presentation sharing their personal and professional experiences with Lyme disease.The talk was part of the ongoing Distinguished Speaker Series.What follows is a synopsis of some of the highlights.. Lia Gaertner sharing her story with a full room at the speaker series event THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MOLD ILLNESS AND LYME DISEASE Mold illness causes extreme inflammation, called chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and when coupled with Lyme disease, symptoms such as fever, headache, and fatigue are exacerbated. Often, mold-related allergies are misdiagnosed or worse, many doctors assume the problems are psychosomatic. Because of this, many people are not aware
DANA PARISH
Singer-songwriter Dana Parish, who has numerous chart-topping singles (including “Not My Problem” and “Let it Go By”) and collaborations with husband Andrew Hollander, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Celine Dion, Jacquie Lee, and Idina Menzel, among others, has also struggled with Lyme disease. Despite early antibiotic treatment after
SEVEN HERBAL MEDICINES ARE CAPABLE OF KILLING LYME DISEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tara DiMilia, 908-947-0500, tara.dimilia@TMstrat.com Seven Herbal Medicines Are Capable of Killing Lyme Disease Bacteria, According to New Lab Study Research Supported by Bay Area Lyme Foundation Evaluates Anti-microbial Effects of 14 Natural Products Compared to Antibiotics Used to Treat Lyme Disease Marin, CA, February 21, 2020—Bay Area Lyme Foundation FIVE HERBAL MEDICINES POTENT AGAINST TICK-BORNE DISEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tara DiMilia, 908-947-0500, tara.dimilia@TMstrat.com Five Herbal Medicines Potent Against Tick-Borne Disease Babesiosis in Lab, Says New Study Research Supported by Bay Area Lyme Foundation Points to Need for More Effective Treatments Compared to Currently Utilized Treatments for Tick-Borne Infections PORTOLA VALLEY, JAYAKUMAR RAJADAS, PHD Dr. Rajadas is currently working on the molecular mechanism of protein-initiated neurodegenerative disorders involved in Alzheimer’s and Lyme disease development using biophysical approaches such as AFM, fluorescence, and NMR. He is head of the BioADD Laboratory and Assistant Director of Cardiovascular Pharmacology at Stanford School of Medicine. His recent research, funded by Bay Area
BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATIONABOUTGET INVOLVEDRESOURCESLYME DISEASEGET HELPOUR RESEARCH
With the support of the Bay Area Lyme Foundation, we at UCSF are working to develop a cheap, sensitive, and accurate test for Lyme disease to prevent later complications. Charles Chiu. MD/PhD, UCSF. The response we have gotten from our field staff who have received the trainings and tick-check signage has been tremendous. HISTORY OF LYME DISEASE WHAT CAUSES LYME DISEASE? Borrelia Burgdorferi. Lyme disease is an infection caused by several strains of the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb). The bacteria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. These ticks can also transmit other diseases and infect pets and livestock. The tick that transmits Lyme is so small you may not notice it. TICK TESTING
Learn when you should get tick testing for Lyme Disease and where to do it including instructions for each organization. BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION LAUNCHES TICKTECTIVE™ PODCAST PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., September 30, 2020 — Bay Area Lyme Foundation, a leading sponsor of Lyme disease research in the US, announces the launch of the Ticktective podcast and video series. Ticktective is a Bay Area Lyme Foundation program designed to investigate the latest scientific knowledge and advances in Lyme and tick-borne diseases. LYME DISEASE STORIES Lyme Disease Stories. Ticks and Lyme disease are far too common and not at all discriminating. There are over 400,000 new cases of Lyme disease each year in the US and more than half a million Americans suffering from long-term or late-stage Lyme disease. Some are fortunate to be diagnosed and treated early, but for some the path to a cure is
TICKTECTIVE: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR PERSISTENT LYME Kerry Lang, LMHC, Wellness and Mental Health Program Manager at the Harvard Spaulding Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness and Mental Health Chair for Invisible International and Ride Out Lyme, shares how seeking wellness groups and having a positive attitude are so important to supporting the immune system and mental health. CITIZEN SCIENCE: FREE TICK TESTING PROGRAM Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s Free Tick Testing Program has ended and is no longer accepting ticks for testing. We thank all of the Citizen Scientists who participated. It was a rousing success—we received and tested over 21,000 ticks representing every state. Research Project Overview In February 2016, Bay Area Lyme Foundation became the first to
DANA PARISH
Singer-songwriter Dana Parish, who has numerous chart-topping singles (including “Not My Problem” and “Let it Go By”) and collaborations with husband Andrew Hollander, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Celine Dion, Jacquie Lee, and Idina Menzel, among others, has also struggled with Lyme disease. Despite early antibiotic treatment after
DANIEL SALKELD, PHD
Dr.Dr. Salkeld studies the ecology and epidemiology of zoonoses - pathogens that are transmitted from animals to humans. He has worked extensively on California tick-borne diseases, describing reservoir host dynamics, pathogen prevalence in tick populations, and patterns of human exposure to tick-bites. BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATIONABOUTGET INVOLVEDRESOURCESLYME DISEASEGET HELPOUR RESEARCH
With the support of the Bay Area Lyme Foundation, we at UCSF are working to develop a cheap, sensitive, and accurate test for Lyme disease to prevent later complications. Charles Chiu. MD/PhD, UCSF. The response we have gotten from our field staff who have received the trainings and tick-check signage has been tremendous. HISTORY OF LYME DISEASE WHAT CAUSES LYME DISEASE? Borrelia Burgdorferi. Lyme disease is an infection caused by several strains of the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb). The bacteria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. These ticks can also transmit other diseases and infect pets and livestock. The tick that transmits Lyme is so small you may not notice it. TICK TESTING
Learn when you should get tick testing for Lyme Disease and where to do it including instructions for each organization. BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION LAUNCHES TICKTECTIVE™ PODCAST PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., September 30, 2020 — Bay Area Lyme Foundation, a leading sponsor of Lyme disease research in the US, announces the launch of the Ticktective podcast and video series. Ticktective is a Bay Area Lyme Foundation program designed to investigate the latest scientific knowledge and advances in Lyme and tick-borne diseases. LYME DISEASE STORIES Lyme Disease Stories. Ticks and Lyme disease are far too common and not at all discriminating. There are over 400,000 new cases of Lyme disease each year in the US and more than half a million Americans suffering from long-term or late-stage Lyme disease. Some are fortunate to be diagnosed and treated early, but for some the path to a cure is
TICKTECTIVE: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR PERSISTENT LYME Kerry Lang, LMHC, Wellness and Mental Health Program Manager at the Harvard Spaulding Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness and Mental Health Chair for Invisible International and Ride Out Lyme, shares how seeking wellness groups and having a positive attitude are so important to supporting the immune system and mental health. CITIZEN SCIENCE: FREE TICK TESTING PROGRAM Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s Free Tick Testing Program has ended and is no longer accepting ticks for testing. We thank all of the Citizen Scientists who participated. It was a rousing success—we received and tested over 21,000 ticks representing every state. Research Project Overview In February 2016, Bay Area Lyme Foundation became the first to
DANA PARISH
Singer-songwriter Dana Parish, who has numerous chart-topping singles (including “Not My Problem” and “Let it Go By”) and collaborations with husband Andrew Hollander, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Celine Dion, Jacquie Lee, and Idina Menzel, among others, has also struggled with Lyme disease. Despite early antibiotic treatment after
DANIEL SALKELD, PHD
Dr.Dr. Salkeld studies the ecology and epidemiology of zoonoses - pathogens that are transmitted from animals to humans. He has worked extensively on California tick-borne diseases, describing reservoir host dynamics, pathogen prevalence in tick populations, and patterns of human exposure to tick-bites. OUR RESEARCH
At Bay Area Lyme, we have a rigorous screening and monitoring process, grant oversight, and project reporting, to ensure that projects are effectively designed, carried out in a timely fashion, and funds well spent. Our Lyme disease research has three primary areas of focus: Diagnostics—leveraging new technologies and methodologies to improve ABOUT US | BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION Our Mission . At Bay Area Lyme, our mission is to make Lyme disease easy to diagnose and simple to cure. Bay Area Lyme Foundation is a national, 501c3 non-profit organization based in Silicon Valley and collaborates with world-class scientists and institutions to GET HELP | BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION Get Help. If you or a family member have been bitten and are experiencing Lyme-like symptoms, or if you are showing symptoms and have been in a tick-infested area whether or not you recall being bitten it may be time to get help. Lyme disease can be a confusing and frustrating experience and you are always better off catching and treating it early.
WHAT CAUSES LYME DISEASE? Borrelia Burgdorferi. Lyme disease is an infection caused by several strains of the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb). The bacteria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. These ticks can also transmit other diseases and infect pets and livestock. The tick that transmits Lyme is so small you may not notice it. LYME DISEASE BIOBANK The Lyme Disease Biobank is a collection of more than 940 human biological samples that facilitates research of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Currently, there are more than 55 active research projects relying on Biobank samples. These projects are helping to pave the way for new diagnostics and therapeutics, as well as making
CITIZEN SCIENCE: FREE TICK TESTING PROGRAM Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s Free Tick Testing Program has ended and is no longer accepting ticks for testing. We thank all of the Citizen Scientists who participated. It was a rousing success—we received and tested over 21,000 ticks representing every state. Research Project Overview In February 2016, Bay Area Lyme Foundation became the first to
DANA PARISH
Singer-songwriter Dana Parish, who has numerous chart-topping singles (including “Not My Problem” and “Let it Go By”) and collaborations with husband Andrew Hollander, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Celine Dion, Jacquie Lee, and Idina Menzel, among others, has also struggled with Lyme disease. Despite early antibiotic treatment after
TREATING LYME DISEASE: A FUNCTIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE On Wednesday, March 8, Dr. Sunjya Schweig and his wife, Lia Gaertner, together gave a deeply affecting and informative presentation sharing their personal and professional experiences with Lyme disease.The talk was part of the ongoing Distinguished Speaker Series.What follows is a synopsis of some of the highlights.. Lia Gaertner sharing her story with a full room at the speaker series event FIVE HERBAL MEDICINES POTENT AGAINST TICK-BORNE DISEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tara DiMilia, 908-947-0500, tara.dimilia@TMstrat.com Five Herbal Medicines Potent Against Tick-Borne Disease Babesiosis in Lab, Says New Study Research Supported by Bay Area Lyme Foundation Points to Need for More Effective Treatments Compared to Currently Utilized Treatments for Tick-Borne Infections PORTOLA VALLEY, SEVEN HERBAL MEDICINES ARE CAPABLE OF KILLING LYME DISEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tara DiMilia, 908-947-0500, tara.dimilia@TMstrat.com Seven Herbal Medicines Are Capable of Killing Lyme Disease Bacteria, According to New Lab Study Research Supported by Bay Area Lyme Foundation Evaluates Anti-microbial Effects of 14 Natural Products Compared to Antibiotics Used to Treat Lyme Disease Marin, CA, February 21, 2020—Bay Area Lyme Foundation BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATIONABOUTGET INVOLVEDRESOURCESLYME DISEASEGET HELPOUR RESEARCH
With the support of the Bay Area Lyme Foundation, we at UCSF are working to develop a cheap, sensitive, and accurate test for Lyme disease to prevent later complications. Charles Chiu. MD/PhD, UCSF. The response we have gotten from our field staff who have received the trainings and tick-check signage has been tremendous. HISTORY OF LYME DISEASE TICK TESTING
Learn when you should get tick testing for Lyme Disease and where to do it including instructions for each organization. BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION LAUNCHES TICKTECTIVE™ PODCAST PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., September 30, 2020 — Bay Area Lyme Foundation, a leading sponsor of Lyme disease research in the US, announces the launch of the Ticktective podcast and video series. Ticktective is a Bay Area Lyme Foundation program designed to investigate the latest scientific knowledge and advances in Lyme and tick-borne diseases. CITIZEN SCIENCE: FREE TICK TESTING PROGRAM Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s Free Tick Testing Program has ended and is no longer accepting ticks for testing. We thank all of the Citizen Scientists who participated. It was a rousing success—we received and tested over 21,000 ticks representing every state. Research Project Overview In February 2016, Bay Area Lyme Foundation became the first to
TREATING LYME DISEASE: A FUNCTIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE On Wednesday, March 8, Dr. Sunjya Schweig and his wife, Lia Gaertner, together gave a deeply affecting and informative presentation sharing their personal and professional experiences with Lyme disease.The talk was part of the ongoing Distinguished Speaker Series.What follows is a synopsis of some of the highlights.. Lia Gaertner sharing her story with a full room at the speaker series event DANIEL SALKELD, PHD
Dr.Dr. Salkeld studies the ecology and epidemiology of zoonoses - pathogens that are transmitted from animals to humans. He has worked extensively on California tick-borne diseases, describing reservoir host dynamics, pathogen prevalence in tick populations, and patterns of human exposure to tick-bites. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MOLD ILLNESS AND LYME DISEASE Mold illness causes extreme inflammation, called chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and when coupled with Lyme disease, symptoms such as fever, headache, and fatigue are exacerbated. Often, mold-related allergies are misdiagnosed or worse, many doctors assume the problems are psychosomatic. Because of this, many people are not aware
DANA PARISH
Singer-songwriter Dana Parish, who has numerous chart-topping singles (including “Not My Problem” and “Let it Go By”) and collaborations with husband Andrew Hollander, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Celine Dion, Jacquie Lee, and Idina Menzel, among others, has also struggled with Lyme disease. Despite early antibiotic treatment after
DAVE SKIDMORE
Lehigh County, PA Infected: November 2009 Diagnosed: 2011 Current health: Suffering neurologically – “I have really declined in the last 5 months and have neuropathy, severe body and bone pain.” Cartoons are my way of expressing hope, humor, politics, and, yes, even revolt at the tug-of-war in which we find ourselves regarding funding, diagnosis, treatment, education, a BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATIONABOUTGET INVOLVEDRESOURCESLYME DISEASEGET HELPOUR RESEARCH
With the support of the Bay Area Lyme Foundation, we at UCSF are working to develop a cheap, sensitive, and accurate test for Lyme disease to prevent later complications. Charles Chiu. MD/PhD, UCSF. The response we have gotten from our field staff who have received the trainings and tick-check signage has been tremendous. HISTORY OF LYME DISEASE TICK TESTING
Learn when you should get tick testing for Lyme Disease and where to do it including instructions for each organization. BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION LAUNCHES TICKTECTIVE™ PODCAST PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., September 30, 2020 — Bay Area Lyme Foundation, a leading sponsor of Lyme disease research in the US, announces the launch of the Ticktective podcast and video series. Ticktective is a Bay Area Lyme Foundation program designed to investigate the latest scientific knowledge and advances in Lyme and tick-borne diseases. CITIZEN SCIENCE: FREE TICK TESTING PROGRAM Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s Free Tick Testing Program has ended and is no longer accepting ticks for testing. We thank all of the Citizen Scientists who participated. It was a rousing success—we received and tested over 21,000 ticks representing every state. Research Project Overview In February 2016, Bay Area Lyme Foundation became the first to
TREATING LYME DISEASE: A FUNCTIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE On Wednesday, March 8, Dr. Sunjya Schweig and his wife, Lia Gaertner, together gave a deeply affecting and informative presentation sharing their personal and professional experiences with Lyme disease.The talk was part of the ongoing Distinguished Speaker Series.What follows is a synopsis of some of the highlights.. Lia Gaertner sharing her story with a full room at the speaker series event DANIEL SALKELD, PHD
Dr.Dr. Salkeld studies the ecology and epidemiology of zoonoses - pathogens that are transmitted from animals to humans. He has worked extensively on California tick-borne diseases, describing reservoir host dynamics, pathogen prevalence in tick populations, and patterns of human exposure to tick-bites. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MOLD ILLNESS AND LYME DISEASE Mold illness causes extreme inflammation, called chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and when coupled with Lyme disease, symptoms such as fever, headache, and fatigue are exacerbated. Often, mold-related allergies are misdiagnosed or worse, many doctors assume the problems are psychosomatic. Because of this, many people are not aware
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Singer-songwriter Dana Parish, who has numerous chart-topping singles (including “Not My Problem” and “Let it Go By”) and collaborations with husband Andrew Hollander, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Celine Dion, Jacquie Lee, and Idina Menzel, among others, has also struggled with Lyme disease. Despite early antibiotic treatment after
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Lehigh County, PA Infected: November 2009 Diagnosed: 2011 Current health: Suffering neurologically – “I have really declined in the last 5 months and have neuropathy, severe body and bone pain.” Cartoons are my way of expressing hope, humor, politics, and, yes, even revolt at the tug-of-war in which we find ourselves regarding funding, diagnosis, treatment, education, a OUR RESEARCH
At Bay Area Lyme, we have a rigorous screening and monitoring process, grant oversight, and project reporting, to ensure that projects are effectively designed, carried out in a timely fashion, and funds well spent. Our Lyme disease research has three primary areas of focus: Diagnostics—leveraging new technologies and methodologies to improve TICK TESTING
Learn when you should get tick testing for Lyme Disease and where to do it including instructions for each organization. OUR RESEARCH PROJECTS Our Research Projects. At Bay Area Lyme Foundation, our mission is to find reliable diagnostics and better treatments for Lyme disease. Our belief is that these solutions will come about through innovative research leveraging new technologies and multidisciplinary approaches. We are excited about the new projects that are currently being explored.
LYME DISEASE BIOBANK The Lyme Disease Biobank is a collection of more than 940 human biological samples that facilitates research of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Currently, there are more than 55 active research projects relying on Biobank samples. These projects are helping to pave the way for new diagnostics and therapeutics, as well as making
TICKTECTIVE: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR PERSISTENT LYME Kerry Lang, LMHC, Wellness and Mental Health Program Manager at the Harvard Spaulding Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness and Mental Health Chair for Invisible International and Ride Out Lyme, shares how seeking wellness groups and having a positive attitude are so important to supporting the immune system and mental health. TREATING LYME DISEASE: A FUNCTIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE On Wednesday, March 8, Dr. Sunjya Schweig and his wife, Lia Gaertner, together gave a deeply affecting and informative presentation sharing their personal and professional experiences with Lyme disease.The talk was part of the ongoing Distinguished Speaker Series.What follows is a synopsis of some of the highlights.. Lia Gaertner sharing her story with a full room at the speaker series event TICKS, TICKS, AND MORE TICKS! A Conversation with Dr. Nate Nieto, Northern Arizona University and Head of the Free Tick Testing Program. Just six months ago, Bay Area Lyme launched a free Tick Testing Program through a partnership with Nate Nieto, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University, and his lab.. The lab accept ticks from any state in the US and ticks are tested for DANA PARISH
Singer-songwriter Dana Parish, who has numerous chart-topping singles (including “Not My Problem” and “Let it Go By”) and collaborations with husband Andrew Hollander, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Celine Dion, Jacquie Lee, and Idina Menzel, among others, has also struggled with Lyme disease. Despite early antibiotic treatment after
ARE THE DEER TO BLAME? Blacklegged ticks, both the Western and Eastern varieties, are often known as “deer ticks” Does that mean deer are to blame for the spread of Lyme disease? Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is not obvious. While deer are a common host animal for the ticks (and can carry as many as 1000 ticks per animal!), they do not support the Lyme-causing spirochete (Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria). MARLA MAPLES
3 Comments on “ Marla Maples ”. Found a LLMD (Lyme Literate MD) and have been getting treatments since 2016. After 1 yr of treatments the ability to walk, talk & drive returned. Since 2018, I’ve seen shortage of IV bags due to no help for Puerto Rico after hurricane. Essentiale N from Europe, Kavinance Ultra PM (for sleep) & Ozone Skip to content
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The response we have gotten from our field staff who have received the trainings and tick-check signage has been tremendous. It has increased their awareness of Lyme disease and given them the tools to reduce exposure to ticks in the field. Nate Tucker
Health and Safety Officer, California State Parks Lyme disease today is where cancer was 40 years ago... Why are we always starting from scratch? Scientist from adjacent disciplines like cancer, biology, and immunology should be brought under the tent. Neil Spector, MD
Scientific Advisory Board Member Many, many thanks for your program research. I was one of the senders of a tick to your free testing program. As a Chronic Lyme sufferer, it is heartening to know there are research programs as yours that are on the battlefront of understanding Lyme, its co-infections and providing information to the public of this epidemic. Charles Youmans
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With the support of the Bay Area Lyme Foundation, we at UCSF are working to develop a cheap, sensitive, and accurate test for Lyme disease to prevent later complications. Charles Chiu
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The response we have gotten from our field staff who have received the trainings and tick-check signage has been tremendous. It has increased their awareness of Lyme disease and given them the tools to reduce exposure to ticks in the field. Nate Tucker
Health and Safety Officer, California State Parks Lyme disease today is where cancer was 40 years ago... Why are we always starting from scratch? Scientist from adjacent disciplines like cancer, biology, and immunology should be brought under the tent. Neil Spector, MD
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