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Date: 09/10/2025
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Trust in Science Series: The Future of Vaccines

Film + Panel Discussion at the

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205

September 10th, 2025

6:30 - 8:00 P.M. MST

 

In an era when health information comes from countless sources and medical decisions feel more complex, 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 short 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.  

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 discussion 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, Executive Director, The Gyedi Project 
  • Dr. David Higgins, Pediatrician, Colorado University Anschutz Medical Campus
  • Neil Halloran, Filmmaker 
  • Dr. Aimee Bernard, Immunologist, Colorado University Anschutz Medical Campus
  • 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.  

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If you were not able to join us for this event, you can watch the film or learn more about the panelists' work with these resources: