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Global Programs Board Chair George Rutherford, MD retires

George Rutherford, MD
George Rutherford, MD

George Rutherford, professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and director of the Prevention and Public Health Group, has been with UCSF since 1987 and has extensively researched the epidemiology and prevention of infectious and tropical diseases, focusing primarily on HIV and AIDS. His work has been funded mainly by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.


In 2021, Chancellor Hawgood appointed Rutherford as acting executive director of IGHS during Jaime Sepúlveda's sabbatical. During this time, Rutherford became UCSF’s key spokesperson on the COVID-19 pandemic, providing updates at weekly town halls with the Chancellor. In 2023, he served again as interim executive director when Sepúlveda stepped down from the role.


Rutherford will continue his research with some UCSF projects and maintain several of his consultancies. He will also remain as Chair of the Global Programs Board.



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