Distinguished Professor and Director, Antimicrobial Discovery Center, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Dr. Lewis’ work involves the study of antimicrobial drug tolerance and drug discovery. His focus is on “persisters,” cells that evade killing by antibiotics.
Current GLA-funded research project: “Treatment of Lyme disease”
Our 2016-17 Grantees
Global Lyme Alliance identifies and funds the most innovative and promising projects specific to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Grantees are chosen from top universities and medical institutions across the globe. GLA-funded researchers represent the best and the brightest Lyme disease researchers in the field. We are proud to showcase some of our research grant recipients.
Kim Lewis, Ph.D.
A.T. Charlie Johnson, Ph.D.
Professor of Physics and Astronomy, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Johnson is focusing on the development of a new diagnostic technique that uses single-layered molecular graphene sheets attached to antibodies that react with specific proteins carried by the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease.
Current GLA-funded research project: “Effective Lyme disease diagnostic”
Henry Hampton, Ph.D.
Institute for Systems Biology
Current GLA-funded research project: “A longitudinal systems-level dissection of the immune response during Lyme disease”
Ying Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Dr. Zhang’s work focuses on drugs that might work against “persisters,” Borrelia that are tolerant to antibiotics, and are able to rebound to start a new wave of infection after antibiotic treatment. He is also involved in the discovery of new antibiotics and understanding their mechanism of action against Lyme bacteria.
Current GLA-funded research project: “Persister antigens for improved diagnosis of Lyme disease”
Janakiram Seshu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the Graduate School, University of Texas-San Antonio
Current GLA-funded research project: “Metabolic control of virulence potential”