Scott Alper, PhD Ask a Question Refer Patient Scott Alper, PhD, is a researcher at National Jewish Health. Dr. Alper is in the Center of Genes, Environment & Health and Office of Academic Affairs. Associate Professor Department of Immunology and Genomic Medicine Office of Academic Affairs Center for Genes, Environment & Health 5280 Top Doctors 2022 Previously a 5280 Top Doctor America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Overview Contact Info & Locations Programs & Services Department of Immunology and Genomic Medicine Research Areas Basic Immunology Inflammation Innate Immunity Molecular Genetics Special Interests Diseases of the immune system such as sepsis, asthma, and atherosclerosis affect millions of people worldwide, and the incidence of many of these diseases is rising. My lab is focused on understanding the regulation of the innate immune response, particularly as it relates to the basis for such immunological diseases. See More View Publications Education Education 1996 Harvard University, PhD Academic Affiliations Assistant Professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Colorado Denver Website Information Alper Laboratory Ask a Question through Patient Portal Sign in to your My National Jewish Health patient portal account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 303.270.2659 Email: alpers@njhealth.org Patient Ratings The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. Comments Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.