Getting Serious about Tickborne Diseases — Shifting Research Priorities

Key Points

• This research examines the need to realign focus on tickborne diseases and their implications for public health.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
• Analyzed current research funding trends
• Engaged stakeholders for priority setting
• Identified significant gaps in research funding for tickborne disease pathogens
• Found an increased need for interdisciplinary research collaboration
• Highlighted emerging tickborne pathogens requiring urgent attention