Johns Hopkins MMI DepartmentThe Johns Hopkins Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and Education Institute, led by inaugural director Nicole Baumgarth, PhD, was established with a dual mission: to advance scientific understanding and to educate. The institute focuses on fundamental research into tick biology, pathogen-host interactions, and immune responses to develop new therapeutics and vaccines for Lyme and other tickborne diseases. Equally important is its commitment to public education and training the next generation of researchers, ensuring a sustained and informed effort against these growing public health threats.
Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and Education Institute | Inaugural director Nicole BaumgarthJohns Hopkins MMI Department2025-04-30 | The Johns Hopkins Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and Education Institute, led by inaugural director Nicole Baumgarth, PhD, was established with a dual mission: to advance scientific understanding and to educate. The institute focuses on fundamental research into tick biology, pathogen-host interactions, and immune responses to develop new therapeutics and vaccines for Lyme and other tickborne diseases. Equally important is its commitment to public education and training the next generation of researchers, ensuring a sustained and informed effort against these growing public health threats.Ticks Are DangerousJohns Hopkins MMI Department2025-04-30 | Thomas Hart, PhD is an #expert #resarcher at the Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and Education Institute at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is dedicated to developing new treatments and vaccines for tickborne illnesses. In this video, he shares essential facts and practical advice to help the public stay informed and protected. Hart emphasizes early detection, prevention strategies, and the importance of awareness during peak tick seasons.2025 MMI Graduate Program MHS with Kari DebbinkJohns Hopkins MMI Department2025-04-28 | The nine-month Master of Health Science graduate program is an excellent program for aspiring physicians and physician scientists providing an excellent foundation before medical school and before other journeys forward. Meet Kari Debbink as she answers your questions about the program.