The Future of Lyme and
Tick-borne Disease Diagnostics

On May 21, 2025, Center for Lyme Action will hosted a live public educational event in Washington, D.C. focused on the current and future of Lyme and tick-borne disease diagnostics.

An early diagnosis of Lyme disease can make the difference between returning to health and years of debilitating suffering.  This educational event will feature the LymeX Phase IV participants and latest innovations in Lyme diagnostics from advanced research labs at universities and companies.

Where: G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20002

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 5-7:30pm, doors open at 4:30pm

Format: In-person only. No fee to attend.

Agenda

• Welcome
• Opening Remarks by
  • U.S. Senator Susan Collins (Maine)
  • U.S. Representative Chris Smith (NJ04)
• Keynote: State of Lyme Disease Diagnostics Research – Nicole Bell, CEO Galaxy Diagnostics
• Expert Panel: LymeX Phase IV finalists
  • Brandon Jutras, PhD, Associate Professor, Northwestern University
  • Mark Junewicz, Founder and CEO, Gnomx
  • Mary Ann Communale, EdD, MS,  Associate Professor, Drexel University College of Medicine
  • Nicole Bell, CEO, Galaxy Diagnostics
• Reception 6:30 – 7:30