Bobby Hutchison

Dr. Bobby Hutchison is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of California, Merced. He holds graduate degrees in biological sciences, health sciences, sociology, psychology, and neuroscience, with additional training in genetics/genomics, public health, and infectious diseases. He has affiliations with institutions such as King’s College London and the University of Gloucestershire, where he previously served as a senior lecturer.

Education:

• University of California, Santa Barbara
• Clemson University
• A. T. Still University of Health Sciences
• Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London

Research interests focus on the biological bases of behavior, sexual/reproductive health, and infectious disease prevention, particularly HIV/AIDS. He has conducted studies on PrEP prescribing practices and contributed to interdisciplinary human rights knowledge addressing global health disparities.

Awards and Memberships:

• Fellowships in Royal Society of Medicine and Royal Society for Public Health
• Member of APHA committees (HIV Prevention, Public Health Education)
• Scientist Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society

He serves on boards for HAVEN (Violence Prevention), Modesto Junior College IRB, and the Public Health Steering Committee at CSU Dominguez Hills. His work emphasizes community-focused research and public health advocacy.