Infectious Diseases in Appalachian Ohio

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Developing a network for infectious disease research and prevention in Appalachian Ohio.

Aims

Quantify, analyze and characterize the distribution of infectious diseases in Appalachian Ohio.
Investigate social determinants influencing infectious disease spread in Appalachian Ohio.
Produce tailored public health recommendations to promote prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Infectious disease in Appalachian Ohio.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease in Appalachian Ohio emerges as a critical need, an area that will require improved education, testing and public messaging.

Dr. Tim Mcdermott: The Current State of Ticks and Tick-borne Disease in Ohio

With 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine and nine years with The Ohio State University Extension, Dr. McDermott highlighted a concerning 35-fold increase in Lyme disease cases in Ohio over the past 13 years. He emphasized the need for greater awareness among Southeast Ohio health officials, noting that an estimated nine percent of Americans have unknowingly contracted Lyme disease, carried by deer ticks.

IDAO Summit

The IDAO 2024 Summit aimed to gain valuable insights into the health status of rural and urban Appalachian communities and identify critical areas for future intervention. By focusing on primary care and community-based research, the Summit initiated the process of building partnerships with key local stakeholders, including county health departments, community organizations, NGOs, and healthcare providers.

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Student Spotlight

Honors Tutorial College Program in Biological Sciences

Gabriel Morgan

Honors Tutorial College Program in Biological Sciences

Gabriel Morgan

Gabriel’s research, Decoding the Infectious Disease Landscape of Appalachian Ohio , earned him recognition at the 2024 Student Expo , where he secured second place in both the Appalachian Development and Biological Sciences categories. Additionally, he was named the Junior winner at the Multidisciplinary Honors Conference at Ohio University, where he presented his research proposal and preliminary results. These accomplishments highlight Gabriel’s commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, and active involvement with the Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute (ITDI).

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