IT BEGAN WITH A BITE

Adina’s journey as a patient with neurological Lyme disease & other tick-borne infections is the central thread connecting expert interviews about the latest research & the most robust science on the subject. She seeks out experienced clinical practitioners & the most qualified researchers on particular facets of tick-borne disease.

FAILED HEALTH

Adina's symptoms were first noticed in early 2014, but in hindsight her difficult pregnancy in the prior year may have been due to tick-borne infections.

In the fall of 2015, Adina was finally properly diagnosed through a spinal tap with late stage neurological Lyme disease. It was not until much later that the rest of her infectious diseases were tested for, diagnosed, & treated. Despite a substantial improvement after treatment, Adina still has secondary diseases triggered by the infections & suffered permanent neurological damage from her ordeal.

NEW MISSION

Adina's past work in nonprofit leadership focused on humanitarian efforts & the advancement of human rights & education.

After losing her health & ability due to tick-borne infectious diseases, Adina shifted her life's mission to focus on public health & patient advocacy. Adina aims to warn others about the dangers of Lyme disease, & to bring awareness of the scientific facts in an effort to help reduce the incidence & the damage that it can cause, destroying people's lives.

SCIENTIFIC ADVOCACY

As an extension of Adina's vision, LymeTV engages with research scientists to focus efforts on the science that will be most impactful for patient outcomes. Adina has advocated before members of Congress alongside the Center for Lyme Action & other national Lyme organizations for increased federal funding for tick-borne disease research. She has also participated in directing federal funds towards specific research projects as part of the Department of Defense's CDMRP, Tick-Borne Disease Research Panel.