A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN Elizabeth A. Dolan Lehigh University’s College of Health faculty channel their expertise toward a shared mission: improving the health of individuals, communities and populations. Our dynamic research teams bring together faculty, graduate and postdoctoral students, undergraduate students and community members in powerful collaboration. Deeply rooted in understanding the multiple determinants of health, equipped with expertise in data science and technology and grounded in understanding how health systems truly work, the College of Health is committed to creating meaningful, lasting impact—from our home in Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley and beyond to communities across the globe. The following faculty profiles showcase our social impact across five transformative areas: Culture and Community. We forge authentic partnerships with communities to tackle their highest priorities. Effective interventions emerge when they are culturally relevant and when community members serve as full partners in development, implementation and evaluation. Data-Driven Innovation. We harness biostatistics, health data science and AI to extract actionable insights from complex health data and pioneer technologies that empower people to navigate life with greater agency and dignity. Economy. We improve social determinants of health by strengthening communities’ economic foundations, because we know economic stability directly drives individuals’ physical and mental health. Education. We champion education—particularly health education—because research shows education opens pathways to healthier lives. Policy. Government policy shapes population health outcomes. We rigorously research realworld effects of proposed and implemented policies, producing evidence-based insights that promote health and well-being for all. Ready to make an impact together? If you are interested in collaborating with our faculty or partnering with the College, we’d love to hear from you. 2
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