Detection of Lyme disease ticks on skin

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The goal of this project is to develop a device that bypasses the limits of motion and can easily detect ticks for the user, reducing the risk of contracting Lyme disease.

Project Overview

Problems:
Lyme disease causes joint pain, heart problems or neurological issues
Tick detection difficulties due to small size and color
Hard-to-reach areas of human bodies
Goals - Develop a device that:
Accurately detects ticks and notifies user
Bypasses the limits of motion
Is portable and easy to use

Team Picture

Olivia Kallas, Leqin (Linda) Shu, Meng Xu, Christian Cortez-Torres, Shou Veng, Dylan Croce

Contact Information

Team Members

Christian Cortez-Torres - Co-Team Leader
Dylan Croce - Co-Team Leader
Meng Xu - Communicator
Shou Veng - BSAC
Olivia Kallas - BWIG
Leqin Shu - BPAG

Advisor and Client

Prof. Melissa Skala - Advisor
Prof. Susan Paskewitz - Client