The Lyme Disease Association honored the science journalist at the group’s October conference in National Harbor, MD.

The Lyme Disease Association gave special recognition to Pamela Weintraub, author of the book Cure Unknown: Inside the Lyme Epidemic, at the group’s October 23 national conference.

LDA president Pat Smith presented the much-surprised Weintraub with a plaque reading: The Lyme Disease Association recognizes author Pamela Weintraub, Cure Unknown: Inside the Lyme Epidemic, for her invaluable contribution to Lyme disease through journalistic integrity, accurate portrayal of the science, and determination to tell the patient story.

An updated edition of Weintraub’s book has recently been released in paperback.