Research

CanLyme is dedicated to promoting advancements in Lyme disease research. More research is needed to accurately diagnose and treat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, and CanLyme supports this.  CanLyme’s Venture Grants policy for academic researchers can be found here.

Dr. Vett Lloyd presents on the science of tick-borne post-infection illness.

Dr. Vett Lloyd on biobanks and the science of tick-borne post-infection illness

Feb 4, 2026

Dr. Lloyd reviews tick-borne chronic illness from a research lens…

Justin Wood presents with slides and maps at the CTD Conference, looking dapper and smiling warmly.

Justin Wood reviews Canada’s growing tick problem

Jan 30, 2026

Geneticks tests ticks for human pathogens and gathers valuable data…

Dr. Brian Fallon from Columbia University presents at the Canadian Tick-borne Disease Conference in 2025.

Dr. Brian Fallon on Neuropsychiatric Lyme

Jan 24, 2026

Expert discusses how to recognize and manage the neuropsychiatric manifestations…

Dr. Ralph Hawkins speaks over a Zoom link at the CTD Conference in Toronto in 2025.

Diagnostic tools for Lyme disease, by Dr. Ralph Hawkins

Jan 20, 2026

Dr. Ralph Hawkins presents on a probabilistic approach to understanding…

A bulls-eye rash on someone's arm with redness in an ellipse.

New research: Infrared thermography makes the bullseye rash more visible for diagnosis of Lyme

Jan 19, 2026

Infrared imaging can detect early Lyme inflammation invisible to the…

Dr Tim Cook stands at the front of the conference delivering his presentation.

First annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference a success

Nov 18, 2025

This conference was an incredible opportunity for practitioners and experts…

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How edible vaccines for animals could help limit the risk of Lyme disease

Oct 30, 2025

Field trial achieved 20 to 70% drop in infected ticks,…

A farmer leans over a fence to give a cow a scratch on his farm.

Five occupations that can raise your risk of tick-borne infections, including Lyme disease 

Oct 14, 2025

People working outdoors and closely with animals are vulnerable to…

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Mosquitoes unlikely to transmit Lyme

Jul 7, 2025

New report finds mosquito gut deactivates Lyme bacteria.