Tick-borne diseases are an increasing concern for pets, families, and communities. As ticks spread and new disease threats emerge, understanding how to identify, prevent, and manage these illnesses is more important than ever.

Join the Baker Institute for Animal Health and the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University for the inaugural Fireside Chat, featuring a conversation with experts in tick-borne disease research and veterinary medicine.

Designed for pet owners as well as anyone interested in protecting animal and human health, this discussion will explore the latest science behind tick-borne disease detection, prevention, and treatment.

Hosted by Dr. Mandi de Mestre, Director of the Baker Institute for Animal Health, the conversation brings together experts Dr. Laura Goodman and Dr. Patrick Carney to discuss how researchers and veterinarians are working together to address the growing challenge of tick-borne diseases.

This informal, conversational discussion will connect groundbreaking research with real-world veterinary care. Attendees will learn about the changing landscape of tick-borne diseases, advances in detection and prevention, and what they can do to better protect their pets and families. Audience members are encouraged to submit questions throughout the event and participate in the conversation with our experts.

Join us to discover how researchers and clinicians are working together to protect the health of animals, people, and the environments we share.