The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) is sponsoring a free webinar on The State of Lyme Disease Research and Tick-Borne Disease-Related Legislative Action.

It will be held November 30 at 7 PM ET.

Bonnie Crater and Nicole Bell, with the Center for Lyme Action, will present an overview of their recently released policy paper – “The State of Lyme Disease Research in the United States.”

The research paper explores the progress that has been made to find a cure for Lyme and tick-borne diseases and what is needed going forward. It makes 26 recommendations for research investments by the federal government and calls for an annual investment of $500 million – $1 billion to find a cure.

The plan outlines five areas of opportunity in tick-borne disease research, including improving fundamental knowledge, detection, prevention, treatment, and research tools and resources.

The webinar is open to both patients and medical providers. Registered attendees will receive access to the recording for two weeks.

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Bonnie Crater is co-founder and board director of Center for Lyme Action. Bonnie is also co-founder and co-chair of Bay Area Lyme Foundation and former chair of the BAL science committee which drives the research agenda, champions innovation, and seeks partners to chart new paths in Lyme research.

Nicole Bell is an author, entrepreneur, and advocate for tick-borne and neurodegenerative diseases. She advanced her professional career as an engineer and program manager and spent the past 15 years in medical devices and medical technology. But when her husband became chronically ill, she took on her most challenging roles yet: caregiver and medical proxy. Her memoir, What Lurks in the Woods, details the harrowing experience and seeks to help others navigating chronic conditions.