CCIC Coalition Meeting: Celebrating Dr. Maurice Hilleman's 100th Birthday!

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2019

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: Children's Hospital Colorado Conference and Education Center, Mt. Oxford Conference Room 13123 E. 16th Avenue Aurora, CO 80045

Dr. Maurice Hilleman, who is credited with saving more lives than any other scientist in history through his work in vaccine development, was born nearly 100 years ago in August of 1919. Join the Colorado Children's Immunization Coalition for a screening of the film Hilleman: A Perilous Quest to Save the World's Children as we celebrate Dr. Hilleman’s legacy, including his enormous contributions to the field of vaccinology and his impact on the lives of millions of people worldwide. Dr. Hilleman’s commitment and dedication to his work gives a new meaning to the immunizations we take for granted every day; his character is inspiring for both health professionals and parents alike. 

About the Film 

The greatest scientist of the 20th century, and no one knows his name. This documentary tells the inspiring story of Dr. Maurice Hilleman, a man with a singular, unwavering focus: to eliminate the diseases of children. From his poverty-stricken youth on the plains of Montana, he came to prevent pandemic flu, develop the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, and invent the first-ever vaccine against human cancer. Now through exclusive interviews with Dr. Hilleman and his peers, rare archival footage, and 3-D animation, this film puts a human face to vaccine science, revealing the character that drove this bold, complex, and heroic man. Learn more about the film and watch the trailer at http://hillemanfilm.com.

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Lunch included in registration.