Dear Colleagues,

We hope to see you at the upcoming science cafe on Thursday May 4, 7:00 PM.
There will be live demos! This is a fantastic event for families to share their love of science.

Worried about Lyme Disease? Nanotechnology: A Novel Approach to Conquering Lyme Disease

Presented By: Dr. Alessandra Luchini, Associate Professor, Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine, George Mason University

Opening Remarks By: Allie Cashel, Author of Suffering the Silence: Chronic Lyme Disease in an Age of Denial

The fight against Lyme disease is severely hindered by the poor quality of existing diagnostic tests. Patients with a missed diagnosis harbor Lyme bacteria, which can invade their brain, heart, joints and other tissues. Learn how nanotechnology was used to develop a new highly specific and sensitive urine test for Lyme Disease that can be used for diagnosis. Also hear about ongoing efforts to develop novel tests for other tick borne diseases.

Location: Hylton Performing Arts Center (10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA)

Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm

Powered by: ATCC, Prince William County Department of Economic Development, Ceres Nanosciences, and George Mason University

RSVP to attend for free at: http://capmm.gmu.edu/galileo-sciencecafe

Refreshments provided by Mum Mum's Taste of Thai

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Amy J. Adams
Scientific Outreach and Education Program Manager
George Mason University

Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine

10920 George Mason Circle,
Institute for Advanced Biomedical Research Room 2043, MS1A9

Manassas, VA 20110
Phone:(703) 993-2672; Email: [log in to unmask]