Trust in Science: The Future of Vaccines (Film + Panel Discussion)

Name: Trust in Science: The Future of Vaccines (Film + Panel Discussion)
Start: 2025-09-10T18:30:00-06:00
Location: 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80205

Schedule

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80205 | Denver, CO

Discover one of humanity’s greatest triumphs – the eradication of smallpox, the only human disease eliminated through science and global cooperation. Join us for the premiere of filmmaker Neil Halloran’s new documentary, The Plea, which chronicles this remarkable achievement. After the screening, engage directly with the filmmaker and a distinguished panel of doctors and public health officials in a town-hall style discussion as part of our Trust in Science event series. Following our recent experiences with COVID-19 and ongoing conversations about vaccines in our communities, this film offers valuable perspective on how trust, science, and collaboration have shaped public health throughout history. Whether you’re curious about the science of vaccines, perspectives on vaccine safety, or how public health decisions are made, this event will allow you to share your thoughts, hear from experts, and get answers to your questions. All questions and viewpoints are welcome at this event as we aim to foster understanding and dialogue about the role of vaccines in our communities.
Panel:
• Dr. Cynthia Hazel, DrPH, MSc, The Gyedi Project
• Dr. David Higgins, MD. MPH, Pediatrician, CU Anschutz
• Neil Halloran, Filmmaker
• Dr. Aimee Bernard, PhD, Immunologist, CU Anschutz
• Moderated by Kristan Uhlenbrock, Executive Director, The Institute for Science & Policy
This event is hosted by The Institute for Science & Policy, in partnership with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Human Immunology and Immunotherapy Initiative.