About Lyme Disease
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Patient samples are a cornerstone of Lyme disease research. They:
A well-curated biorepository ensures researchers have access to consistent, high-quality samples from patients at different stages of disease.
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One of the greatest barriers to progress in Lyme and other tick-borne disease research is the limited availability of well-characterized patient samples, especially those paired with detailed clinical data. Without this foundation, advancing diagnostics and treatments is nearly impossible.
GLA recognized this unmet need early and has led efforts to build the infrastructure to close this gap.
A Lyme disease biobank is more than a collection of samples. It’s a collaborative hub that:
