The Lyme Disease Association (LDA), an organization which expanded its focus nationally 28 years ago, is dedicated to Lyme disease education, prevention, research funding, and patient support. An average of 97 cents of every dollar raised by the Lyme Disease Association is spent directly for its programs.
The Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA) is designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, a charity focusing on research, education, prevention and patient support. History The Lyme Disease Association began as Lyme Disease Association of Central Jersey in 1991 and then became Lyme Disease Association of New Jersey in 1993. Formed by patients and […]
A preliminary study published in Healthcare, July 2022, out of the Columbia University Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center, (Murray, L.; Fallon, B., et al) examined the potential benefits of Kundalini Yoga (KY) for post treatment Lyme disease. Eight weeks of a KY group and a control group were assessed for primary outcomes: pain, pain […]
Lyme Disease Association Inc.Board of Directors 2021 Patricia V. Smith, BA President Bio Publications Richard H. Smith, BA Executive Vice President, Treasurer Bio Corey Lakin, AB 2nd Vice President, Technical Support Bio Ruth Waddington, RN Secretary Bio Jeannine Phillips, BA Board Member (Media Researcher) Bio Timothy Lynagh, MBA Board Member (Policy Advisor) Bio […]
The Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA) has an 7 member Board of Directors that often calls upon professionals in various fields for their expertise in particular areas. This Scientific and Professional Advisory Board are uncompensated, and we at LDA are fortunate to have their guidance when necessary for navigating the often complex world of tick-borne […]
LDANet Groups under the LDAnet umbrella Working together for a common cause Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (National) LDA@LymeDiseaseAssociation.org Chapters: Part of LDA LDA Rhode Island Chapter (RI) jumerol@yahoo.com Affiliates: Separate 501 (c)(3) org. affiliated with the LDA LymeDisease.org formerly, CALDA (CA) www.lymedisease.org Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association […]
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Lyme Disease Association Inc. Board of Directors 2021 Ruth Waddington, RN Secretary Ruth graduated from Ocean County College with an associates in applied science degree, AAS, and passed the Nursing Boards to become an RN. She is currently employed at a Family Medicine practice. She was formerly employed at large OB/GYN group practice, was […]
Lyme Disease Association Inc. Board of Directors 2021 Jeannine Phillips, BA Board Member (Media Researcher) Jeannine completed her BA in chemistry and has post graduate work in chemistry, physics, marine and environmental sciences. She has been awarded numerous grants for environmental and water studies. Her career has spanned organic chemistry custom syntheses, analytical chemistry […]
Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, Report to Congress 2020; David Hughes Walker, MD (Co-Chair); Leigh Ann Soltysiak, MS (Co-Chair); Charles Benjamine (Ben) Beard, PhD; Scott Palmer Commins, BS, MD, PhD; Angel M. Davey, PhD; Dennis M. Dixon, PhD; Sam T. Donta, MD; Adalberto Perez de Leon, DVM, MS, PhD; Kevin R. Macaluso, PhD; Patricia V. Smith, […]
Lyme Disease Association Inc. Board of Directors 2021 Corey Lakin, AB 2nd Vice President, Technical Support Corey Lakin, graduated from the University of Chicago with an AB in Geophysical Science. He was a scientist with the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection (Ret.). Corey has been an LDA Board of Directors member for […]