Lyme Research UK consists of a group of researchers whose main aim is to explore and engage with research that is related to policy and practice on tick-borne infections (TBI’s) in the UK and Eire.
Results from recent surveys were published and can be found on the above website here and here and were also presented at the recent Conference organised by Tick Talk Ireland here
Well done to Kate for spearheading this project - so much more research needs to be done here in the UK on every aspect of tickborne diseases.
Other recent news from BADAUK is that Dr James Logan is now their Honarary President details here
Dr James Logan has been taking a group of students on Exmoor the last few days looking for ticks here is one of his tweets
'James Logan
We dragged towel over some grass on Exmoor for 30 seconds and caught more than 100 ticks! That's how easy it is to pick them up!@BADA_UK'
and
Good work Dr Logan lets hope he is able to do so much more to help raise awareness of the possibilities of contracting Lyme Disease and other tickborne illnesses here in the UK.
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