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Dr. Willy
Burgdorfer discovered the causative agent of LD, Borrelia
burgdorferi. This spirochete (a type of bacterium) was
subsequently named in his honor. Dr. Burgdorfer is an international
leader in researching interactions between animal and human disease
agents and the organisms that transmit them.
He has received
numerous awards including the prestigious Koch Award, the Bristol
Award, the Schaudinn-Hoffman Plaque, and the Walter Reed Gold
Medal. He is coeditor of the book Aspects of Lyme Borreliosis
and has published over 220 papers and edited numerous books.
Willy received his PhD from the University of Basel and honorary
MD degrees from the University of Bern and University of Marseille.
Dr. Burgdorfer
has cochaired several LDF International Scientific Conferences
and is active on the LDF's Scientific /Medical Advisory Committee.
He serves as Deputy Editor of the LDF's peer-reviewed Journal
of Spirochetal and Tick-borne Diseases. |
