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Immune is a podcast and YouTube show that discusses the latest discoveries in immunology.

​ Immune Boosters are interviews with immunologists to get to know the scientist behind the science. 
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Writer and video content maker
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Those Nerdy Girls
A collective of trusted messengers for practical and factual health information. 
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CNN Opinion: Heed the lessons of the Disney measles outbreak
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CNN Opinion: What we have forgotten about the danger of childhood diseases
An author of over 50 scientific articles and book chapters, Dr. Leifer is an advocate for vaccines and immunization policies. She has OpEds featured on CNN, Huffington Post, and Pacific Standard, and has been interviewed on air nationally and internationally. She has discussed vaccine policies and other issues with school boards, local, and state politicians. She organizes and leads workshops on science communication, and is co-host of the podcast Immune.

Advocacy
Dr. Leifer speaks with media, local and state politicians, school board, public health officers, and the community about the importance of vaccines and generally about our immune system and immune-related diseases.
Educational video on How Vaccines Work
Educational video on Vaccine Safety

Education
Dr. Leifer hosts a podcast called Immune with Dr. Vincent Racaniello, Dr. Brianne Barker, and Dr. Stephanie Langel, and teaches immunology to undergraduates, graduate students, and veterinary students. She has even made appearances at local schools to teach students about health and disease.

Thought Leadership
Dr. Leifer writes opinion articles and talks to journalists about vaccine hesitancy, science denial, and many other topics of interest to society. You can speak to her about public engagements by email.

Videos on COVID vaccine recommendations for fall 2025
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Pacific Standard Opinion: The Flu vaccine efficiency and whether you should get it http://www.psmag.com/health-and-behavior/the-current-flu-vaccine-isnt-very-effective-but-you-should-get-it-anyway

Huffington Post: Don’t blame illegal immigrants for the measles outbreak
                     http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cynthia-leifer/stop-blaming-illegal-immigrants-for-the-measles-outbreak_b_6717456.html

Pharmacutical Journal Opinion: Mandatory Vaccination
                     http://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/opinion/comment/mandatory-vaccination-will-protect-all-citizens/20068190.article

The Conversation: Let’s face it: gender bias in academia is for real
                     https://theconversation.com/lets-face-it-gender-bias-in-academia-is-for-real-44637

Buffalo News: Refusing or delaying vaccines puts children at risk
                     http://www.buffalonews.com/opinion/viewpoints/refusing-or-delaying-vaccines-puts-children-at-risk-20151025

Albany TimesUnion: The bottom line is that shot in the arm is relatively safe
                     http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-opinion/article/The-bottom-line-is-that-shot-in-the-arm-is-6611188.php

Pharmacutical Journal Opinion: Vaccines: under threat by the post-truth populist movement
                     http://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/opinion/blogs/vaccines-under-threat-by-the-post-truth-populist-movement/20202112.blog

Union of Concerned Scientists Blog: You Can Support Science and Push Back Against the Anti-Science Agenda: Here’s How
                     http://blog.ucsusa.org/science-blogger/you-can-support-science-and-push-back-against-the-anti-science-agenda-heres-how

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Cynthia Leifer, PhD
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853
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