Aimee Pugh Bernard
@funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social
Defender of health and harmony. This immunologist blends teaching and science communication with the discipline of a black belt and stubborn spirit of a bulldog.
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Ready to make your mark in immunology? #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ is now accepting abstract submissions! Present your groundbreaking research to peers worldwide in Boston, MA, in April 2026. The deadline is October 15: immunology2026.aai.org
September 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Ready to make your mark in immunology? #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ is now accepting abstract submissions! Present your groundbreaking research to peers worldwide in Boston, MA, in April 2026. The deadline is October 15: immunology2026.aai.org
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A child in Los Angeles has just died of measles—years after they were initially infected.
They had measles as an infant and recovered. However, they later developed subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which is rare neurological complication that can arise up to a decade after infection.
They had measles as an infant and recovered. However, they later developed subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which is rare neurological complication that can arise up to a decade after infection.
September 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
A child in Los Angeles has just died of measles—years after they were initially infected.
They had measles as an infant and recovered. However, they later developed subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which is rare neurological complication that can arise up to a decade after infection.
They had measles as an infant and recovered. However, they later developed subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which is rare neurological complication that can arise up to a decade after infection.
Energized by a sold out town-hall panel event at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on the ‘Future of Vaccines.’ Lots of great questions and respectful conversation. We need more community science events!
September 11, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Energized by a sold out town-hall panel event at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on the ‘Future of Vaccines.’ Lots of great questions and respectful conversation. We need more community science events!
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New York Times story with profiles of researchers whose grants were terminated.
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Opinion | America First? Not When It Comes to Your Health.
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August 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New York Times story with profiles of researchers whose grants were terminated.
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This piece is an extraordinary deep dive into mRNA vaccine technology, why it is critical, and the damage caused by RFK Jr. torpedoing funding for it.
Incredible work by @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social and Dr. Jess Steier.
mRNA is indeed, as the authors say, a molecule of hope.
Incredible work by @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social and Dr. Jess Steier.
mRNA is indeed, as the authors say, a molecule of hope.
When Science Becomes the Enemy
From funding cuts to violence: How mRNA became ground zero in the war on expertise
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August 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This piece is an extraordinary deep dive into mRNA vaccine technology, why it is critical, and the damage caused by RFK Jr. torpedoing funding for it.
Incredible work by @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social and Dr. Jess Steier.
mRNA is indeed, as the authors say, a molecule of hope.
Incredible work by @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social and Dr. Jess Steier.
mRNA is indeed, as the authors say, a molecule of hope.
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Research led by @cucancercenter.bsky.social Deputy Director James DeGregori, PhD, shows that COVID-19 infection can awaken dormant cancer cells. Learn more about the newly published research:
CU Cancer Center-led Research Shows That COVID-19 Infection Can Awaken Dormant Cancer Cells, Leading to Metastatic Disease
CU Cancer Center researcher James DeGregori, PhD, led a study showing that COVID-19 can awaken dormant cancer cells, leading to metastatic disease.
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August 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Research led by @cucancercenter.bsky.social Deputy Director James DeGregori, PhD, shows that COVID-19 infection can awaken dormant cancer cells. Learn more about the newly published research:
Another opportunity to collaborate with amazing scientists ⭐️
Immunotherapy is transforming how we think about fighting disease. It is an innovative approach in medicine that works by harnessing the body’s own immune system to fight disease. By fine-tuning the immune response, immunotherapy offers a powerful, personalized way to treat a wide range of diseases.
The Fight from Within: The Science of Immunotherapy
Harnessing the Body’s Defense System to Fight Cancer, Autoimmune Diseases, and More
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July 18, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Another opportunity to collaborate with amazing scientists ⭐️
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This new study is pretty remarkable for its scope and methodology. Danish researchers analyzed health records from over 1.2 million children born between 1997 and 2018, tracking them for up to 24 years. They examined 50 different health conditions across three major categories...
A Massive Study Finds No Evidence Aluminum in Vaccines Causes Childhood Disease
A 1.2 Million-Child Study Counters the Latest Vaccine Safety Claims
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July 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
This new study is pretty remarkable for its scope and methodology. Danish researchers analyzed health records from over 1.2 million children born between 1997 and 2018, tracking them for up to 24 years. They examined 50 different health conditions across three major categories...
I joined a team of scientists from the CU Anschutz medical campus to write an op-ed about the recent dismantling of the CREID Network. You can find it online in The Front Porch newspaper.
June 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I joined a team of scientists from the CU Anschutz medical campus to write an op-ed about the recent dismantling of the CREID Network. You can find it online in The Front Porch newspaper.
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#Allergy shots contain very small amounts of the allergens that you are allergic to, with the goal of retraining the immune system to respond to allergens in a way that does not cause symptoms. @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social explains more on #ImmunologyExplained: ow.ly/cj7G50VCVXU.
April 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#Allergy shots contain very small amounts of the allergens that you are allergic to, with the goal of retraining the immune system to respond to allergens in a way that does not cause symptoms. @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social explains more on #ImmunologyExplained: ow.ly/cj7G50VCVXU.
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Aimee Bernard, PhD (@funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social) is the amazing co-director of our Communicating Your Science to the Public Workshop Series!
Meet Dr. Aimee Bernard! Aimee is involved in science education and communication. She likes to stay active with kick boxing and spending time with her French bulldogs!
May 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Aimee Bernard, PhD (@funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social) is the amazing co-director of our Communicating Your Science to the Public Workshop Series!
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Vaccination rates are dropping.
Mr. Kennedy can’t stop lying about vaccines.
He needs to go.
Call your elected representatives and tell them that RFK Jr. is committing #PublicHealthMalpractice.
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Mr. Kennedy can’t stop lying about vaccines.
He needs to go.
Call your elected representatives and tell them that RFK Jr. is committing #PublicHealthMalpractice.
@defendpublichealth.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Vaccination rates are dropping.
Mr. Kennedy can’t stop lying about vaccines.
He needs to go.
Call your elected representatives and tell them that RFK Jr. is committing #PublicHealthMalpractice.
@defendpublichealth.bsky.social
Mr. Kennedy can’t stop lying about vaccines.
He needs to go.
Call your elected representatives and tell them that RFK Jr. is committing #PublicHealthMalpractice.
@defendpublichealth.bsky.social
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May 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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“Cutting research on vaccine confidence is like flying blind,” I told Medscape. “We can’t improve what we can’t measure or understand… this research is about improving the quality and effectiveness of vaccination services in the US.” 🧵
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#Vaccines #PublicHealth #SciComm
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#Vaccines #PublicHealth #SciComm
Vaccination Slumps and Research Cuts Threaten Long-Term Public Health
Low vaccination rates coupled with vanishing vaccine research and development will challenge ID experts.
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April 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
“Cutting research on vaccine confidence is like flying blind,” I told Medscape. “We can’t improve what we can’t measure or understand… this research is about improving the quality and effectiveness of vaccination services in the US.” 🧵
Read more: 👉 bit.ly/4cl5U8K
#Vaccines #PublicHealth #SciComm
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#Vaccines #PublicHealth #SciComm
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Even as researchers file suit againt #NIH and #RFKJr's illegal terminations, we're hearing of more programs getting cancellations. If you know of someone who's research has been terminated, please encourage them to report it here!
If your NIH grant has been terminated, please report it here 👇
The more information we collect, the more we can organize, advocate, and fight back!
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The more information we collect, the more we can organize, advocate, and fight back!
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Cancelled NIH grant information submission form
Please use this form to submit information identifying specific NIH grants that have been cancelled for any reason after January 20, 2025.
Data from this form will be used to update the Terminated NI...
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April 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Y’all we need to sleep come on.
It's getting late on Friday, so you know what that means: HHS has just updated its list of cancelled grants and programs.
The document went from 14 pages long to 42 pages.
Just an incalculable list of cancelled COVID-19 funding.
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The document went from 14 pages long to 42 pages.
Just an incalculable list of cancelled COVID-19 funding.
taggs.hhs.gov/Content/Data...
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March 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Y’all we need to sleep come on.
Use the table below to report NIH grant termination!
Don't stop reporting them! If you've received an NIH grant termination notice, let us know here! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Cancelled NIH grant information submission form
Please use this form to submit information identifying specific NIH grants that have been cancelled for any reason after January 20, 2025.
Data from this form will be used to update the Rescinded NIH...
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April 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Use the table below to report NIH grant termination!
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🚨 Colorado just reported its first measles case of the year—an unvaccinated adult returning from travel.
My message to fellow Coloradans:
Vaccinate. Vaccinate. Vaccinate.
Measles is highly contagious—but completely preventable with vaccines.
🧵 Read more: www.cpr.org/2025/03/31/c...
My message to fellow Coloradans:
Vaccinate. Vaccinate. Vaccinate.
Measles is highly contagious—but completely preventable with vaccines.
🧵 Read more: www.cpr.org/2025/03/31/c...
Measles case confirmed in Colorado
Officials are telling people they may have been exposed in mid-March if they visited one deli or a specific clinic in Pueblo.
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April 1, 2025 at 3:12 AM
🚨 Colorado just reported its first measles case of the year—an unvaccinated adult returning from travel.
My message to fellow Coloradans:
Vaccinate. Vaccinate. Vaccinate.
Measles is highly contagious—but completely preventable with vaccines.
🧵 Read more: www.cpr.org/2025/03/31/c...
My message to fellow Coloradans:
Vaccinate. Vaccinate. Vaccinate.
Measles is highly contagious—but completely preventable with vaccines.
🧵 Read more: www.cpr.org/2025/03/31/c...
Check out this map of the financial and job loss impacts of the NIH funding cuts scienceimpacts.org
SCiMaP
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March 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Check out this map of the financial and job loss impacts of the NIH funding cuts scienceimpacts.org
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An excellent piece by two students about the effects of massive funding cuts on our next generation of researchers. www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/arti...
We dreamed of a future in public health for NC. Trump’s funding cuts threaten that | Opinion
As young people pursuing education, staying in NC and contributing to it was exactly our plan. Recent federal executive actions threaten our goals. | Opinion
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March 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
An excellent piece by two students about the effects of massive funding cuts on our next generation of researchers. www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/arti...
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Interesting OpEd in the SF Chronicle. A clinician explains how cuts to NIH funding will affect your patient care. www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
How are federal cuts going to impact your health care? As a doctor, I’m not going to sugarcoat it
Federal funding by way of Medicare and Medicaid provides the lion’s share of salary and benefits for physicians in training.
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March 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Interesting OpEd in the SF Chronicle. A clinician explains how cuts to NIH funding will affect your patient care. www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
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Everyone needs to understand that right this second, in real time, the U.S. government is throwing away the next generation of brilliant scientists.
February 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Everyone needs to understand that right this second, in real time, the U.S. government is throwing away the next generation of brilliant scientists.
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Excellent piece by Dr. Aimee Bernard and colleagues about the enormous importance of federal funding for scientific research.
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Opinion: The Critical Need for Science Funding | Front Porch
As chairs of the basic science departments, we are compelled to address a matter of utmost urgency: the critical need for funding in scientific research. In an era where scientific advancements hold t...
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March 7, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Excellent piece by Dr. Aimee Bernard and colleagues about the enormous importance of federal funding for scientific research.
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Check out this op-ed written by all 6 basic science chairs at CU Anschutz and me about the critical need for science funding
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March 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Check out this op-ed written by all 6 basic science chairs at CU Anschutz and me about the critical need for science funding
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Please check out this podcast about how to defend public heath with: @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @sln-pwr.bsky.social @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social
@funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social & I are with @gregggonsalves.bsky.social to discuss ways to
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We discuss the tragic battle of the billionaires, advocacy for #policychange & more!
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We discuss the tragic battle of the billionaires, advocacy for #policychange & more!
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Defending Public Health with Dr. Gregg Gonsalves
Podcast Episode · Help! Make it Make Sense with Dr. Toni and Dr. Aimee · 02/09/2025 · 46m
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February 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Please check out this podcast about how to defend public heath with: @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @sln-pwr.bsky.social @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social