COMMUNITY OUTREACH. SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
Communication of science to the public is critical for the acceptance and advancement of science. Communicating our work and sharing our expertise with the general public - outside of the walls of academia and paywalls of scientific journals - is essential to the advancement and acceptance of science.
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See below for examples of how I use my voice to communicate science to the general public in the form of seminars, webinars, videos, podcasts, and conversations that reach a wide variety of audiences.
University of Rochester myHub
From Data to Dialogue: Science Communication for the Real World
Aimee was invited back to her PhD alma mater to host a full-day career development retreat on science communication
October 2025
CU General Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Translating Medicine. Science Communication Academic and Clinical Tool
Aimee spoke to CU GIM faculty about integrating science communication into their daily practice to enhance academic portfolios and improve conversations with patients.
September 2025
KOA Morning News
CU Immunology Prof discusses mRNA research funding
Aimee spoke with morning news hosts, Marty Lenz and Jeana Gondek about mRNA, its therapeutic potential and possible funding cuts.
August 2025
Unbiased Science
Fun Size Science
on YouTube
Fun Size Science is an Unbiased Science video series where we answer your science questions in small, fun size packages. No question will go unanswered or last longer than 5 minutes! Check it out - it's fun!
Dr. Aimee Pugh Bernard on the Unbiased Science Podcast
The World of Autoimmunity
Aimee spoke with Unbiased Science podcast hosts, Dr. Jess Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman, about autoimmunity. Aimee explained that autoimmunity arises from the immune system mistakenly identifying parts of the body 'self' as an invading pathogen.
April 2025
Unbiased Science
dedicated to debunking health science myths and breaking down complex topics
Aimee volunteers with the Unbiased Science team as the official immunology expert ensuring UBS followers get their fill of immunology facts - no immune system question is left unanswered! The Unbiased Science team is . 2025+
CU Alumni Happy & Healthy Hour
New Year! New Life Hacks?
Don't Believe Everything You Read!
Aimee spoke to CU Alumni to share best practices to distinguish facts from fake news and tips for having difficult yet respectful conversations with people who share and/or believe misinformation, disinformation and conspiracy theories.
December 2024
AAI Immunology Explained
Allergies and the Immune Response
Aimee explains the immune response behind allergies. There are many factors that contribute to the development of allergies, such as genes, the environment and your immune response. 2025.
Dr. Aimee Pugh Bernard on the Project Bridge Science Podcast
The Life of a Dedicated Educator
Aimee spoke with podcast hosts and graduate students, Lauren Dunn and Devi Rao, about her unique career path in science focused on teaching, science communication, pro-science/pro-public health advocacy and community outreach.
January 2025
AAI Immunology Explained
The immune system is a mobile defense system - like calling 911
Aimee explains that the immune system is a mobile defense system that rushes to the site of injury or damage to defend and protect. It's the bodies built-in first responders like calling 911! 2025.
CU Transforming Healthcare 2024
The Future of Immunotherapy: Breakthroughs Beyond Cancer
Aimee And Leslie Berg started the event with background on the role of basic science in therapeutic discovery followed by a primer on the immune system and immunotherapy, our ability to harness the immune system to 'reset' the immune system. CU physicians shared how they use immunotherapy to treat a variety of different autoimmune diseases. Nov 2024.
Unbiased Science
on a mission to dispel misinformation and misconceptions on an array of topics in science and public health
Aimee volunteers with the Unbiased Science team as the official immunology expert ensuring UBS followers get their fill of immunology facts - no immune system question is left unanswered!. 2025+
Public Outreach
Science Communication to the Public
Aimee joined Akiko Iwasaki (AAI President) to talk about the importance of public outreach of science on 'The Immunology Podcast.' Both shared their experiences as well as ideas for the future of science communication, particularly in the context of immunology. January 2024.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Education
Aimee joined Ruru Rusmin (CUNY) to present an education webinar hosted by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) to explore how AI-driven tools can support immunology educators to improve lesson plans and provide interactive and engaging experiences for students at all levels. March 2024.
AAI Immunology Explained
website devoted to helping the general public understand the immune system
Aimee worked with the members of the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) Public Communications committee to develop content to answer FAQs about the immune system and its role in allergies, autoimmunity and aging. Aimee is featured in the video on autoimmunity and the immune system. 2024+
Sci Comm. The Art of Making Science Interesting and Relatable to the General Public
Aimee shared the best practices that she uses to communicate science to the general public to the Faculty Learning Community of the National Institute for Scientific Teaching (FALCoN NIST) March 2023
and the University of Toronto at Mississauga Biology Department March 2024
Lessons on Challenging Communication of Science in Society
Aimee joined a panel of experts to talk about the challenges of science communication at the 2023 The Institute for Science & Policy Symposium on 'The Ethics of Science Communication' December 2023.
Dr. Aimee Pugh Bernard
Career in Teaching and Sci Comm
COVID-19 Vaccines.
Formulations and Immune Response
Aimee spoke to undergraduate students in the CU Denver Biology Club about SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, and the vaccines that provide long-lasting protection from serious harm and death
Immunize for Good
Parents Talk: Why We Immunize for Good
Aimee joined 2 other mom vaccine advocates to explain why they immunize for good. Aimee described the basic science behind vaccines and how they work with the immune system. Karen spoke about her advocacy for vaccine uptake at the national level. Katie spoke about her advocacy after losing a child to a vaccine-preventable disease. July 2024.
The Science Behind Vaccines
and the Immune Response
Aimee presented a community education webinar hosted by Immunize Colorado (Oct 2023) and Shared Harvest Fund (Nov 2023) to explain how the immune system works and how vaccination results in long-lasting immune 'memory' protection
10 Tips for Effective Science Communication
for scientists and healthcare professionals
Aimee shared her top 10 tips for effective science communication with the member of Immunize Colorado
Immunology 101 Blog Series
Team Vaccine
Aimee authors an easy-to-understand 'Immunology 101' blog series for the science curious, general public on how vaccines work with the immune system to provide long-lasting protection
Your Shot at Protection.
How Vaccines Train the Immune System to Fight Disease
Aimee spoke to curious book store patrons about the immune cell 'ninjas' in training after vaccination at a collaborative community outreach event between the CU School of Medicine Office of Research Education & Tattered Cover Book Store January 2022
Addressing Mis & Disinformation in Health and Science Communication
Aimee was on a panel of experts asked to share their perspectives, opportunities, and best practices for engaging the public in evaluation of health information at the 2023 CCTSI CU-CSU Summit
The Science Behind Vaccines
for biology students at FRCC
Aimee spoke to students at the FRCC about the immune response to vaccines and how they train the immune system to fight infectious disease!
Killing Cancer from the Inside:
Harness the Immune System & Immunotherapy on the CU AMC
Aimee spoke to high school students and teachers at the Denver Metro Regional Science & Engineering Fair (DMRSEF) about how we are able to harness the immune system to treat and, in some cases cure, disease!
Your Shot at Protection.
How Vaccines Train the Immune System to Fight Disease
Aimee spoke to CU Alumni at their monthly 'Healthy & Happy Hour' event about the immune cell 'ninjas' in training after vaccination Sept 2023
AI: Super Hero or Super Villain? The Use of AI in Teaching & Learning
Aimee hosted an interactive breakout session on experimenting with AI for the purposes of teaching and learning in higher education at the Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology (COLTT) Conference Aug 2023
Vaccine Questions at Home
Have a Question? Get an Answer!
Aimee joined her podcast co-host, Toni Eyssallenne, MD, PhD, to provide a safe space to ask vaccine-related questions hosted by the CO Vaccine Equity Taskforce & African Youth Advocates
CONTACT
EMAIL. Aimee.Bernard@cuanschutz.edu
CV. Please email me at Aimee.Bernard@cuanschutz.edu for a current CV
PHONE. 303.724.8374 (email is preferred)
ADDRESS. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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