Lyme Disease

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Our core group plus collaborators from labs across Columbia.

Clinical Trials Network Coordinating Center for Lyme and other Tick-Borne Diseases

CTN welcomes your ideas on novel treatment approaches.

Clinical Patient Registry Open Now

The CTNCC supports the conduct of research that is focused on the goal of identifying more effective

The Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center brings together leading clinicians and scientists to enhance patient care and recovery, using precision medicine to solve the most urgent clinical questions.

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Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is an illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks.

Other Tick-Borne Diseases

Other diseases caused by tick-borne infections include anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, borrelia miyamotoi disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and many others.

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Announcements

Conquering Lyme Disease receives 2019 Choice Award for Outstanding Title

Conquering Lyme Disease: Science Bridges the Great Divide was praised by the science journal NATURE and by medical journal LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES. The 2019 paperback version is now available. .
Dr. John Keilp, senior neuropsychologist at the Columbia Lyme Center, reports a "fingerprint" of neurocognitive Lyme disease

Dr. John Keilp, senior neuropsychologist at the Columbia Lyme Center, reports a "fingerprint" of neurocognitive Lyme disease.
NPR feature: Life with Lyme Disease

Dr. Fallon featured on an hour long show on NPR "Life with Lyme Disease"

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News

A Memorial Tribute to Pat Smith

August 26, 2024

Pat Smith, a giant of patient advocacy in the world of tick-borne diseases (TBD), died on August 17 2024.
Worried About Lyme And Other Diseases Transmitted By Pests? You Should Be

March 11, 2024

Worried About Lyme And Other Diseases Transmitted By Pests? You Should Be.
Lyme Disease Heightens Risk of Mental Disorders, Suicidality

August 11, 2021

A Columbia-led study advises physicians and patients be aware of psychiatric symptoms, particularly the first year after diagnosis

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An up-to-the-minute overview of the science that is transforming the way we address Lyme disease.

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