In this episode, I sit down with Nikki Schultek to explore the growing evidence that chronic infections may play an important role in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. We discuss her remarkable journey from Lyme disease patient to research leader, why collaboration across medical disciplines matters, and how understanding infections, inflammation, and the immune system could transform the future of brain health and dementia prevention.

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Nikki Schultek is the Founder and Principal of Intracell Research Group, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative, Founding Director of the Pathobiome Research Center, and Research Assistant Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following her own recovery from chronic tick-borne infections, she dedicated her career to advancing collaborative research into how microbes contribute to Alzheimer's disease and other chronic neurological disorders, helping unite scientists across disciplines to accelerate discovery and improve patient care.

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Learn more about groundbreaking research into the role of microbes in Alzheimer's disease and discover resources for navigating complex chronic illnesses by visiting the following links: