#GetTickedOff: Panel Discussion on Lyme Disease at the Cary Institute
June 8, 2018
WHAT:
Lyme and other tick-borne diseases have impacted the lives of many in the Hudson Valley. On Thursday, June 14th from 6-8pm, learn about the latest research findings and prevention recommendations at a panel discussion to be held at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY.
The event, being offered in collaboration with Assemblywoman Didi Barrett, will feature experts in science, medicine, and public health. After panelists provide brief updates, Barrett will moderate questions from the audience.
WHO:
Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld: disease ecologist, author of Lyme Disease: The Ecology of a Complex System, and co-lead of The Tick Project
Dr. Kenneth Liegner: board-certified internist with 30 years of experience treating Lyme and tick-borne diseases
Dr. Alison Kaufman: DVM, MPH: public health advisor at the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health and lead of the tick-borne disease prevention workgroup
Assemblywoman Didi Barrett: Represents NY’s 106th District, champion for Lyme disease research and prevention, creator of the #GetTickedOff social media campaign
WHEN:
June 14th from 6-8pm
WHERE: Cary Institute auditorium, 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Rte. 44), Millbrook, NY
RSVP: The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Sign up at: http://www.caryinstitute.o
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Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is an independent nonprofit center for environmental research. Since 1983, our scientists have been investigating the complex interactions that govern the natural world. Their findings lead to more effective management and policy actions and increased environmental literacy. Our staff are global experts in freshwater and forest health, disease ecology, urban ecology, and climate change.
Pam Freeman
