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.
Education
Dr. Leifer hosts a podcast called Immune with Dr. Vincent Racaniello 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.
CNN Opinion: Heed the lessons of the Disney measles outbreak http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/21/opinion/leifer-measles-outbreak-vaccination/
Huffington Post Live interview, 15 minute 1-on-1 interview about the measles outbreak centered around Disneyland in 2015.
CNN Opinion: What we have forgotten about the danger of childhood diseases http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/03/opinion/leifer-amnesia-childhood-diseases-vaccination/index.html
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
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.
Education
Dr. Leifer hosts a podcast called Immune with Dr. Vincent Racaniello 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.
CNN Opinion: Heed the lessons of the Disney measles outbreak http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/21/opinion/leifer-measles-outbreak-vaccination/
Huffington Post Live interview, 15 minute 1-on-1 interview about the measles outbreak centered around Disneyland in 2015.
CNN Opinion: What we have forgotten about the danger of childhood diseases http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/03/opinion/leifer-amnesia-childhood-diseases-vaccination/index.html
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