Fred Rivara

Fred Rivara is an American physician and public health researcher specializing in injury prevention and violence prevention. He is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine and holds appointments in the Department of Epidemiology and the Department of Health Systems and Population Health at the University of Washington School of Public Health.

Rivara's research focuses on reducing injuries and violence through understanding risk factors, developing and evaluating interventions, and translating research into policy. His work has covered topics such as firearm-related injuries, motor vehicle crashes, child abuse and neglect, and intimate partner violence. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on these subjects.

Rivara has been involved in several large-scale injury prevention initiatives and has served on advisory committees for governmental and non-governmental organizations. He is recognized as a leading expert in the field of injury and violence prevention, contributing significantly to the understanding and reduction of these public health problems.