Dr Somer DelSignore: Congenital Lyme, PANS/PANDAS & Hope for Families
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Dr. Somer Delsignore, DNP, is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in complex chronic illness in children. Her clinical work focuses on the diagnosis and management of immune dysfunction using a root-cause approach. She developed the R.E.S.E.T. Protocol using a Root Cause lens to treat Immune Dysfunction systematically. A fellow of MAPS and AAOT and a member of ILADS, her expertise includes autoimmune, neuroimmune, and psychiatric manifestations of infectious diseases, especially tick-borne illnesses, as well as links to Autism Spectrum...
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Meet David Walsey: Our New Executive Director
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David Walsey joined Bay Area Lyme Foundation as Executive Director in 2025. He is a strategic biotech leader with 25 years of experience advancing corporate objectives through strategy, communications, financing, and investor initiatives for public companies. Most recently, David served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs at MEI Pharma, leading programs spanning corporate strategy, investor relations, and corporate communications. He previously held senior roles at Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Sarepta Therapeutics (formerly AVI BioPharma), Arena Pharmaceuticals,...
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Amy Offutt, MD: Lyme, Integrative Medicine, & True Healing
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Dr. Offutt is the medical director and co-owner of Heart & Soul Integrative Health and Yoga which she co-founded with her husband, Brad, in 2007, located in Marble Falls, Texas. Her first seven years of practice were focused on rural family medicine and obstetrics after which she transitioned to approach the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases using integrative medicine. She completed medical school at The University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio and completed a residency in Family Medicine at Christus Health. She has completed a fellowship with the American Academy...
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Dr. Casey Kelley: From Lyme & Mold to Optimum Health
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Dr. Casey Kelley, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician and one of the first to earn certification in integrative medicine. Founder and medical director of Case Integrative Health in Chicago, she specializes in functional medicine to address root causes of chronic conditions like Lyme disease and mold toxicity. A graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine (2007), she completed residency at St. Joseph Hospital, lectures nationally on integrative topics, and serves on faculty at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Dr. Jyotsna Shah: Inside IGeneX's Game-Changing Lyme Test
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Dr. Jyotsna Shah is an immunologist and molecular biologist with over 40 years of experience in diagnostic tools for tick-borne diseases. She holds a Ph.D. in diagnostic immunology from the University of Nairobi and conducted postdoctoral work at Harvard University. Shah joined IGeneX in 1997, becoming Laboratory Director in 2003 and now serving as President and CEO.
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Mikki Tal, PhD: Chronic Infections, Fertility, & Immunity: MIT Immunoengineer Makes Groundbreaking Lyme Discoveries
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Mikki Tal, PhD, is a Principal Scientist at MIT’s Department of Biological Engineering and Associate Scientific Director of the MIT Center for Gynepathology Research. She leads the Tal Research Group, focusing on host-pathogen interactions, immune responses to infections like Lyme disease, and the mechanisms behind chronic illnesses, particularly their disproportionate impact on women. She earned her PhD in Immunobiology from Yale University and conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University’s Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. Tal was the recipient of our...
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Dr. Joe Burrascano: A Masterclass on Tick-Borne Illness
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Dr. Joseph J. Burrascano Jr., a pioneer in the field of Lyme, began his practice in East Hampton, NY, in 1981, where he identified and detailed the clinical aspects of Lyme in a high-prevalence area. Renowned for his groundbreaking diagnostic and treatment guidelines since 1984, he has advised the CDC, NIH, and U.S. Senate, authored extensive publications, and is a founding member of ILADS, continuing to educate globally.
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Dr Jill Crista: The Lyme-Mold Connection: An Incredible Guide to Healing
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Dr. Jill Crista is a pioneering naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, devoted educator, and creative innovator. Her superpower is to make complex medical concepts simple and digestible for the average person. Dr. Jill focuses on conditions that cause injury to the brain and nervous system, including mold, PANS and PANDAS, Lyme disease, and concussion.
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Dr. Scott Commins: Alpha Gal Chronicles: A Guide to Tick-Induced Meat Allergies
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Dr. Scott Commins is an esteemed allergist and immunologist known for his pioneering research on alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by tick bites. With a medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and fellowship training at the University of Michigan, he has dedicated his career to understanding food allergies and their impact on patients' lives. Dr. Commins is a prominent speaker and educator; his work has been instrumental in raising awareness about tick-related allergies and improving the diagnosis and management of this condition.
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Dr Neil Nathan: When You're Not Getting Better: Bestselling Author & Chronic Illness Expert Has Answers!
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Dr. Neil Nathan is a renowned physician and bestselling author specializing in the treatment of chronic illness, particularly those related to environmental toxins, vector-borne infections, and complex systemic disorders. With decades of experience in clinical practice, he focuses on understanding the impact of toxins on health and is dedicated to helping patients recover from illnesses that conventional medicine often struggles to address. His bestselling book, "Toxic: Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Other Chronic Environmental Illnesses,"...
info_outlineDavid Walsey joined Bay Area Lyme Foundation as Executive Director in 2025. He is a
strategic biotech leader with 25 years of experience advancing corporate objectives
through strategy, communications, financing, and investor initiatives for public
companies. Most recently, David served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs at
MEI Pharma, leading programs spanning corporate strategy, investor relations, and
corporate communications. He previously held senior roles at Alder Biopharmaceuticals,
Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Sarepta Therapeutics (formerly AVI BioPharma), Arena
Pharmaceuticals, and Maxim Pharmaceuticals, and worked at agencies including Real
Chemistry (formerly W20 Group), The Ruth Group, and Noonan Russo. He began his
career as an attorney in private practice in New York City and holds an LL.M. in Taxation
from New York University School of Law, a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, and a B.A.
from Franklin and Marshall College.