Patrick Sullivan

Patrick Sullivan is a Professor of Epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, where he has worked since 2008. He holds dual appointments in the Department of Epidemiology and the Hubert Department of Global Health. Sullivan is a board-certified veterinary preventive medicine specialist and epidemiologist, and a Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology. His work focuses on HIV/STI prevention, leveraging surveillance data, intervention development, and innovative technologies like AIDSVu.org, a public health data visualization platform. He has extensive experience in global health, including 14 years at the CDC, and is Editor-in-Chief of the Annals of Epidemiology.

Education:

• DVM, University of Tennessee
• PhD, University of Tennessee

Research Interests:

Sullivan’s research spans HIV/AIDS prevention, disease surveillance, and the application of information technology to public health challenges. He investigates behavioral drivers of infectious diseases, evaluates PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) implementation strategies, and develops data-driven interventions to reduce health disparities. His work emphasizes equity-focused approaches to combatting epidemics such as HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.

Publications & Awards:

With over 200 peer-reviewed articles, Sullivan’s work is widely cited in public health policy. His awards include Fellowships from the American College of Epidemiology and Diplomate statuses in Veterinary Preventive Medicine and its Epidemiology subspecialty.

Advising & Grants:

• Chaired 71 MPH and 20 doctoral committees
• Mentored 4 CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officers
• Supported 7 postdoctoral fellows

Labs/Teams:

He leads PRISM Health Group, which develops technology-based interventions (e.g., mobile apps) and conducts large-scale surveillance initiatives like AIDSVu.org, HEPU.org, and COVIVU.org. These platforms provide actionable data on HIV, hepatitis, and pandemic trends.