Event Agenda 2020
The LymeMIND team is proud to have such prominent members of the Lyme community participating in this year's event to share knowledge and experience related to Lyme disease research. More details on our speakers and topics can be found below:
Chairperson – Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Ms. Savi Glowe
KEYNOTE – “Chronic: The Hidden Cause of Autoimmune Pandemic and How to Get Healthy Again.”
Steven Phillips, MD and Dana Parish reveal striking evidence that a broad range of microbes, including the Lyme bacterium, cause a variety of recurrent conditions and autoimmune diseases. They'll discuss the science behind common infections that are difficult to diagnose and treat and provide solutions that empower sufferers to reclaim their lives.
- Dr. Steven Phillips
- Ms. Dana Parish
Mothers and Children
Congenital Lyme research has been on hold for 25 years. CDC just updated and acknowledged the importance of this field of study. We are interested in exploring the paradigm shifting potential of this. How can we detect and treat Lyme and TBD in children - especially infants? What are the special considerations for children? Children are most at-risk population in the US, so how do we prevent infection? What should pregnant and new mothers do if they have (or suspect they have) Lyme or TBD?
- Ms. Phyllis Bedford
- Dr. Holly Ahern
- Ms. Sue Faber
- Dr. Charlotte Mao
COVID-19- in the context of Lyme disease
- Jason Bobe
- Dr. Richard Horowitz
- Dr. David Putrino
Data Science & the importance of LymeMIND
- Dr. Avi Ma’ayan
Panel - Novel Treatments: Making sense of all the treatment options
What are pros / cons of current treatment options - IDSA vs. ILADS? What are the critical time points or conditions for patients to consider (e.g. with tick bite, but no symptoms; after 3 weeks of Abx)? What is the latest research on treatment options?
- Dr. John Aucott
- Dr. Tania Dempsey
- Dr. Andrew Petterson
- Dr. Richard I. Horowitz
Bartonella & Co-infections
Why is Bartonella important to consider as a differential diagnosis? What should patients and the public know about prevention, diagnosis and treatment? What does the latest science tell us about Bartonella? How does it interact with Lyme and other tick-borne diseases? What should patients / public know about prevention, diagnosis and treatment?
- Dr. Marna Ericson
- Dr. Robert Mozayeni
- Dr. Monica Embers
- Dr. Edward Breitschwerdt
Lyme Disease - 5 years of progress
- Jason Bobe
Call to Action: Center for Lyme Action
Center for Lyme Action. A new 501c4 and is focused on lobbying efforts in Congress. Ms. Crater will elaborate what the Center for Lyme Action does and how one can get involved.
- Ms. Bonnie Crater
Looking towards the future
Looking towards the Future: Discussion of innovative new projects that will help translate scientific breakthroughs into improved patient care over the next four (4) years.
- Ben Nemser
Savi Glowe - Closing Remarks
- Ms. Savi Glowe