From Lyme to Leading Research: Nikki Schultek's Mission to Decode Chronic Illness

Episode 99 March 18, 2026 01:03:03
From Lyme to Leading Research: Nikki Schultek's Mission to Decode Chronic Illness
Lyme and Beyond with Tanya
From Lyme to Leading Research: Nikki Schultek's Mission to Decode Chronic Illness

Mar 18 2026 | 01:03:03

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Show Notes

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nikki Schultek, Lyme conqueror, researcher and a true force behind some of the most important work happening in chronic illness today.

Nikki shares her personal Lyme journey. But her story doesn't stop at healing; it's what she's doing now that is creating waves.

As the founding director of the Pathobiome Research Center, co-founder and executive director of the Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative, and founder of the Intracell Research Group, Nikki is deeply involved in groundbreaking research that is reshaping how we understand chronic illness. 

We discussed PANS and PANDAS, the connection between infection and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and ALS and the incredible amount of research happening that is bringing real hope to those still searching for answers.

Nikki's Work:

The Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative: www.alzpi.org

Pathobiome Research Center, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) www.pcom.edu/pbrc

Other Valuable Resources:

The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) - www.ilads.org 

The MedMaps (Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs)

https://www.medmaps.org/clinician-directory/www.neuroimmune.org 

www.infectiousasthma.com 

https://itreatasthma.org/

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