In this special LIVE episode from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, the Tick Boot Camp Podcast welcomes Dr. Garth D. Ehrlich, a leading researcher in microbiology and immunology. As the President of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation (ILADEF) and an expert in biofilms, Dr. Ehrlich shares groundbreaking insights into chronic infections and their implications for Lyme disease.

Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Ehrlich’s transition from studying human retroviruses to investigating chronic bacterial infections and biofilms.
• Understanding biofilms: how bacteria form protective layers, resist antibiotics, and contribute to persistent infections.
• The role of metabolic resistance and the "stringent response" in biofilm survival.
• Cutting-edge research on small molecule drugs aimed at breaking biofilms to enhance antibiotic effectiveness.
• The importance of biofilm research in developing more effective Lyme disease treatments.

About Dr. Garth D. Ehrlich: Dr. Ehrlich is a professor at Drexel University College of Medicine, where he leads multiple research centers focused on chronic bacterial infections, genomics, and biofilms. He has pioneered the Distributed Genome Hypothesis (DGH) and developed novel genomic and molecular diagnostic tools. His extensive research has broad implications for Lyme disease, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic conditions linked to bacterial infections.

Why You Should Listen: If you or a loved one is battling chronic Lyme disease, this episode offers crucial insights into why persistent symptoms occur and what future treatments might look like. Dr. Ehrlich’s work is at the forefront of transforming how chronic bacterial infections are understood and treated.

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Dr. Ehrlich’s research at Drexel University
• Follow the latest ILADS updates at ILADS.org
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Tune in to this thought-provoking episode and gain a deeper understanding of how biofilms impact chronic Lyme disease—and what research is uncovering for future treatments!