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    Dr. Robert Lane

    Area of Science:

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    • Tick-borne Diseases

    Background:

    • Dr. Lane's research focuses on the biology of ticks and the epidemiology of tick-borne diseases.
    • He has investigated diseases including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Colorado tick fever.

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    • This research is crucial for understanding and mitigating public health risks associated with tick-borne illnesses.

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    • Identification of key risk factors for tick-borne diseases in the western United States.

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