WEBINAR:

Understanding Tick-Borne Disease Testing in 2026

How Modern Diagnostics Are Changing Patient Outcomes

Understanding Tick-Borne Disease Testing in 2026

How Modern Diagnostics Are Changing Patient Outcomes

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OVERVIEW OF THE WEBINAR

Tick-borne diseases continue to be among the most complex and misunderstood conditions in modern medicine. As the landscape of diagnostics evolves rapidly, clinicians and healthcare professionals face increasing challenges—and opportunities—in accurately identifying infections, co-infections, and immune responses that directly impact patient outcomes. In this forward-looking IGeneX webinar, learn how advances in laboratory science, expanded pathogen detection, and improved testing methodologies are reshaping the way tick-borne diseases are evaluated and managed. You will gain a clear, practical understanding of how modern diagnostics are addressing longstanding limitations in sensitivity, specificity, and clinical interpretation.

You will learn

  • The current and emerging challenges in tick-borne disease testing, including evolving pathogens, regional variability, and complex clinical presentations
  • Advances in diagnostic technologies, such as enhanced immunoblots, cellular immune assays, and expanded multi-species detection
  • How testing has evolved beyond single-pathogen models to better identify co-infections and immune dysfunction
  • The role of clinical context in test interpretation, and how modern diagnostics support more informed decision-making
  • What to expect in 2026 and beyond, including trends in test development, regulatory considerations, and data-driven diagnostics

SPEAKER

Dr. Joseph J. Burrascano Jr.

IGeneX Consultant

Dr. Burrascano is an IGeneX Consultant and well-recognized specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and associated complex infectious diseases, and the chronic illnesses that accompany them. With over 35 years of research in this field, he has appeared in and on virtually every form of media, both in the US and abroad. He has testified before the US Senate and armed services joint subcommittee and at various governors’ consulates. He is also a founding member of ILADS and ILADS Educational Foundation.

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Who is the webinar for?

Designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in diagnosing and managing tick-borne diseases, this webinar bridges the gap between laboratory innovation and real-world clinical practice. Whether you are new to advanced tick-borne testing or looking to stay ahead of emerging diagnostic trends, this session will provide actionable insights to support more confident testing strategies and improved patient care.

Download the slides from the webinar here.

Get in Touch

If you are a physician and would like to learn more about IGeneX or our tick-borne disease testing products, let us know by completing the form below or calling us at 1-800-832-3200. If you are a patient, please do not use this form. Send an email to customerservice@igenex.com or call us at 1-800-832-3200.

Ask Anything Town Hall

Town Hall style session for doctors to connect with leaders at IGeneX to ask questions on testing, tick-borne diseases, or anything else that will help them in their practice.