Mississippians are no strangers to ticks, but residents of the Magnolia State may be surprised to learn that these pesky parasites are capable of spreading a food allergy that makes red meat particularly hazardous. The allergy, known as alpha-gal syndrome, affects hundreds of thousands of Americans.
Evan Baronich
Evan Baronich, a senior at The University of Southern Mississippi majoring in media and entertainment arts management, is from Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He leads the strategic communication team at the center.