Tick Boot Camp

Episode 520: LIVE from ILADS: Mariel Ramirez - AI Tech Business Patient Shares Plans to Develop Lyme Disease Tracking App

2 days ago

Description: In this special live episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Richard Johannesen sits down with Mariel Ramirez, a digital product designer from Mexico and a Lyme disease patient. Mariel shares her personal journey with Lyme, including the challenges of getting diagnosed in a country with low Lyme awareness. Leveraging her experience in the tech industry, Mariel is working on an innovative AI-powered app designed to help Lyme patients track symptoms and treatments. The app aims to crowdsource data to uncover patterns that could provide valuable insights for both patients and medical professionals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mariel's personal Lyme journey and the struggles of getting diagnosed in Mexico
  • The lack of Lyme disease awareness and resources in Mexico
  • How Mariel’s background in AI and tech is shaping her vision for a Lyme disease tracking app
  • The app’s potential to collect and analyze patient-reported data to benefit the Lyme community

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