Help! Make it Make Sense with Dr. Toni and Dr. Aimee

Do you get overwhelmed by science? Does it mystify or scare you? Have you ever wondered if scientists are normal people and why they use so much freakin’ jargon when they talk? You’re not alone! In this podcast, you’ll enter the world of science through conversations between two friends who happen to be a med peds doctor (internist and pediatrician) and an immunology professor. They will talk through the most recent and crazy headlines and help you separate the nuggets of truth from the B. S.!Relax, pop in your ear buds, and listen to conversations about science that will surprise, delight, and inform you.Dr. Aimee Bernard is a PhD in immunology with expertise in science communication, community science outreach, and medical education. Dr. Toni Eyssallenne is an MD, PhD double boarded in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics with expertise in global and public health, health equity, and medical education. Both have been actively working in their fields for over 15 years and are dedicated to improving access and understanding to population level questions about science and medicine.

Co-host

Aimee Bernard

Dr. Aimee Pugh-Bernard is an immunologist with a broad background in cellular immunology and molecular biology with specific expertise in human immunology. She attained her PhD studying the developmental regulation of human B cells and the autoimmune disorder Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). She is a passionate vaccine advocate, and professor who teaches immunology to medical, dental, and graduate students on the CU Anschutz medical campus. She is actively involved in immunology content of the CU School of Medicine Trek curriculum reform and a course director. She teaches immunology within the graduate, medical, and dental schools, and the Child Health Advocate and Physician Assistant (CHA/PA) program. She is also dedicated to community service and runs a non-profit, after-school community outreach science program at several elementary schools in Aurora, Colorado.