September, 2025
Brain Fog and Management of Cognitive Symptoms
Monday, September 29th, 2025, 7:00- 8:30 PM
Brain fog is a commonly reported symptom in individuals struggling with persistent post-viral illnesses. In this talk, Pegah will differentiate brain fog from cognitive impairment associated with brain injury or dementia. Pegah will further discuss behavioral strategies to better manage brain fog and optimize cognitive functioning.
Pegah Touradji, PhD earned her doctorate from Columbia University. She completed post-doctoral fellowships in neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology. She is an assistant professor in the Division of Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University. Her current research examines cognitive functioning in those with post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS). Clinically, she provides neuropsychological assessments to individuals with acquired or traumatic brain injury as well as those with neurological illnesses. She further provides psychological interventions to help with improved management of cognitive dysfunction through addressing related issues with sleep, fatigue, pain, and mood.
May, 2025
A Decade of Progress in Lyme Disease Research and Clinical Care
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, 7:00- 9:00pm EST
May 2025 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center and Clinical Care Program, and we are honored to welcome back physician-scientist John Aucott, MD, Center Founder and Director, for his 9th annual update and keynote talk to the Lyme Care Resource Center. Dr. Aucott will be discussing a decade of progress in Lyme disease research and clinical care. Please join us to learn about developments in diagnostics, biomarker discovery, advanced neuroimaging, dysautonomia, and why multidisciplinary care is vitally important. Hear about the science that is validating that Lyme disease has a biologic basis and is NOT psychosomatic.
Dr. Aucott is the Barbara Townsend Cromwell Professor in Lyme Disease and Tickborne Illness, an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and the Director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center and Clinical Care Program. Please join us for this valuable opportunity to learn from a renowned expert in Lyme disease. We encourage you to invite your health practitioners, family and friends to participate in this informative livestream event.