Aimee Bernard, PhD

Assistant Professor, Immunology and Microbiology


FacultyPhoto
Graduate School
  • PhD, University of Rochester Medical Center (2001)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Gustavus Adolphus College (MN) (1995)
Languages
English
Department
Immunology and Microbiology

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Director, CU Human Immunology and Immunotherapy Initiative
  • Assistant Professor, CU Department of Immunology and Microbiology

Publications

  • Pugh-Bernard A, Nickels S, Melendez J, Shawkat J, Rolison E, Swanson A, Bajaj L, Hyman D, Bakel LA. A Strategy for the Renovation of a Clinical Pathways Program. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 May-Jun;4(3):e178. PubMed PMID: 31579877
  • Pugh-Bernard A, Kenyon KL. Mini-review: CREATE-ive use of primary literature in the science classroom. Neurosci Lett. 2020 Nov 25;:135532. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33248160
  • Pugh-Bernard A, Kenyon KL. Mini-review: CREATE-ive use of primary literature in the science classroom. Neurosci Lett. 2021 Jan 18;742:135532. PubMed PMID: 33248160
  • https://www.twincities.com/2022/09/25/aimee-pugh-bernard-an-immunologist-offers-tips-for-assessing-health-info-in-the-wilds-of-the-internet/
  • https://tlasprogram.wordpress.com/
  • https://www.buzzsprout.com/1912655
  • Aimee Pugh Bernard. December 2023. AAI Education Committee Highlight: Teaching Tools. The Creation and Use of Analogies as an Effective Tool for Teaching Immunology Concepts. American Association of Immunologists (AAI) Newsletter.
  • Aimee Pugh Bernard. November 20. Immune health is all about balance – an immunologist explains why both too strong and too weak an immune response can lead to illness. The Conversation.
  • Aimee Pugh Bernard. 2023. Think Like a Scientist (TLaS) Community Outreach Science Program Curriculum. University of Colorado Anschutz medical campus Strauss Health Sciences and Auraria Libraries Shared Repository Digital Collections.
  • Erin Peterson with Zachary Borus, Angela Branche, Toni Eyssallenne, Lynne Maquat, David Nash, Aimee Pugh-Bernard, and Eric Topol. Summer 2023. Preventing the Next Pandemic. Better Next Time. Rochester Review 85(3):22-29
  • Ronald N. Germain, Eliezer M. Van Allen, Gosia Trynka, John S. Tsang, Dominic Grün, Ashley L. Kiemen, Yigong Shi, Aimee Pugh Bernard · Garry P. Nolan. AI and Immunology. Immunity Voices. 2024 06 11; 57(6):1177-1181.
  • Toni Eyssellanne and Aimee Pugh Bernard. July 2023. Making Sense of Science with a Podcast. Futurum Careers.
  • Leslie Berg and Aimee Pugh Bernard. May 2023. Investigating Immunity. Uncovering the Mechanisms of the Immune System. Futurum Careers.

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Immunologists (AAI), Member
  • International Association of Medical Educators, Member
  • Immunize Colorado, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

Personal Interests
Second degree black belt in tae kwon do

Volunteer Activities
Founder and Faculty Advisor for 'Think Like a Scientist' community outreach science program dedicated to empowering the next generation

Public Speaking
Yes
- Vaccine advocacy in support of common-sense legislation - Vaccine education to increase awareness of the safety and efficacy of vaccines within the general public - Science communication to effectively share scientific discoveries and advancements with the general public