Richard Marconi

John Aucott, Director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Clinical Research Center, and Richard Marconi, a microbiology professor at VCU, shed light on the complex landscape of Lyme disease. They discuss lingering symptoms post-treatment and Lyme's neurological challenges. The conversation reveals how climate change and social disparities amplify tick-borne illnesses. They also explore the pitfalls of alternative medicine targeting vulnerable patients and the future of Lyme vaccines, making the case for improved trust in healthcare through empathy and transparency.