Project Lyme
Project Lyme is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization founded in 2016 to advance solutions for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Through public education, research funding, advocacy, physician education, and patient support programs, the organization works to improve disease awareness, promote earlier diagnosis, advance scientific progress, and support individuals and families affected by tick-borne diseases.
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Project Lyme is a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York, United States, dedicated to addressing Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses through education, research, advocacy, and community support. Founded in 2016, the organization aims to make Lyme disease more widely understood, improve awareness of prevention and diagnostic challenges, and help patients and families access reliable educational resources. Its work brings together patients, caregivers, medical professionals, researchers, advocates, and supporters who share an interest in improving outcomes for people affected by tick-borne diseases.
The organization supports scientific research focused on improved diagnostic methods and treatments, advocates for increased research funding, and develops educational resources for the public and healthcare professionals. Project Lyme also works to elevate patient experiences, foster collaboration across the Lyme disease community, and increase public understanding through awareness campaigns, webinars, events, and media initiatives.
Through its research partnerships, educational programs, advocacy efforts, and patient support initiatives, Project Lyme seeks to accelerate progress toward earlier recognition, more accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and prevention of tick-borne diseases. The organization relies on community engagement, philanthropy, and collaboration with researchers and partner organizations to advance its mission.