George Rutherford

George Rutherford is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. His research focuses on the epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and arboviruses like Zika and Ebola. He leads studies funded by the CDC, including projects under PEPFAR, and investigates global health challenges such as childhood injury prevention, immunization strategies, and bioterrorism preparedness.

• Role: Professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
• Affiliations: AIDS Research Institute Executive Committee, UCSF

Research Interests:

• Global health interventions for HIV/AIDS and tropical diseases
• Post-Ebola clinical sequelae and viral shedding mechanisms
• Public health responses to emerging pathogens (e.g., SARS-CoV-2, RSV)
• Impact of food environments and incarceration on health disparities

Publications highlight work on Ebola survivor outcomes, Zika virus epidemiology in Brazil, and safer conception strategies for HIV-discordant couples. His research integrates quantitative methods with qualitative insights to address disparities in healthcare access and infectious disease control.

Grants and collaborations include CDC-funded investigations of tuberculosis in California and vaccine prioritization during pandemics. He has advised on contact tracing, mask mandates, and infection control protocols in healthcare settings.

Labs/Teams: Active in UCSF’s Global Health Sciences and AIDS Research Institute collaborations.