Fred Rivara

Fred Rivara is a pediatrician and epidemiologist known for his research in injury prevention. He is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington and serves as the vice chair of the Department of Pediatrics.

Early life and education

Rivara was born and raised in United States. He completed his undergraduate studies at Williams College, where he majored in biology. He then attended Harvard Medical School, where he earned his MD degree. Following medical school, Rivara completed a residency in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Boston.

Career

Rivara began his career as a pediatrician at Seattle Children's Hospital. He later joined the faculty of the University of Washington as a professor of pediatrics. In addition to his clinical work, Rivara has conducted extensive research in the field of injury prevention. His research has focused on topics such as bicycle helmet use, firearm safety, and child abuse prevention.

Rivara's work has been influential in shaping public policy related to injury prevention. His research on bicycle helmet use, for example, has led to legislation requiring the use of helmets for young cyclists in many jurisdictions.

Awards and recognition

Rivara has received numerous awards for his work in injury prevention. He was awarded the Charles C. Shepard Science Award by the CDC for his research on bicycle helmet use. He has also been recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics for his contributions to the field of pediatrics.

See also

• Injury prevention
• Pediatrics
• Epidemiology