Center for Lyme Action’s Congressional Lyme Series, Washington DC
May 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
from the Center for Lyme Action:
Please join us in Washington, D.C. on May 14 for an important discussion about the critical need for improving therapeutics for Lyme and tick-borne diseases.
With millions of Americans impacted by Lyme and tick-borne diseases, patients urgently need improved treatment outcomes and expanded access to effective care.
This educational event will feature Brian A. Fallon, MD, MPH, Director of the first national Columbia Clinical Trials Network Coordinating Center (CTNCC) for Lyme and Other Tick-borne Diseases and Nicole Bell, CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics and author of the State of Lyme Disease Research.
Our speakers will discuss the current landscape of treatment options, persistent challenges in care, and opportunities to accelerate innovation in therapeutics.
Where: 2044 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20002
When: Wednesday, May 14, 2026 from 5-7:30pm, doors open at 4:30pm
Format: In-person only.
Agenda
- Welcome
- Opening Remarks by Members of Congress
- State of Lyme Disease Therapeutics Research – Nicole Bell, CEO Galaxy Diagnostics
- Keynote: Dr. Brian Fallon, Director, Columbia Clinical Trials Network Coordinating Center for Lyme and Other Tick-borne Diseases
- Reception 6:00 – 7:30
We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C. Register here.
