Dr. John Aucott, MD is an associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University and a renowned internist specializing in Lyme disease within the Division of Rheumatology. He serves as the Director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Clinical Research Center, where he leads groundbreaking research on Lyme disease diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Aucott has contributed extensively to understanding the clinical and immunological aspects of Lyme disease, particularly focusing on early diagnosis, gender differences in disease presentation, and the development of innovative prevention and treatment approaches. His work has informed clinical practice and policy, addressing the challenges of both acute Lyme disease and Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS).

Dr. Aucott earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University Hospitals of Cleveland. He is fellowship-trained in infectious diseases and geographic medicine. He has co-led the Study of Lyme Disease Immunology and Clinical Events (SLICE), a multi-year longitudinal study that has significantly advanced the understanding of Lyme disease pathophysiology and biomarkers. He served as the inaugural Chair of the US Health and Human Services Tickborne Diseases working group and is an active member of the scientific advisory board to TIckNet Canada and the Canadian Lyme Disease Research Network. He has authored numerous influential publications and remains a vital advocate for improving Lyme disease diagnostics and patient care.