Patricia K. Coyle is a recognized expert in nervous system immune-mediated and infectious disorders. She has been involved since medical school with patient care and research focused on Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Her particular areas of expertise include Lyme disease, cerebrospinal fluid, therapeutics, neuroimmunology, and gender issues. She is currently involved in a number of therapeutic trials testing new immunotherapies for MS, as well as studies addressing neurologic aspects of Lyme disease.