In Spring 2025, the College of Health and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation proudly announced their first joint hire, a milestone within a broader partnership committed to advancing disability health equity. Shirin Madarshahian has received the first joint faculty appointment, the first-of-its-kind hire for both institutions. She also serves as assistant professor, department of biostatistics and health data science. Her appointment reflects a shared commitment to integrating academic research, clinical insight and technological innovation to improve the lives of people with disabilities. “Growth of research and enhancing partnerships with regional and national organizations are important priorities of Lehigh’s ‘Inspiring the Future Makers’ strategy,” said Nathan Urban, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, Lehigh University. “Creation of this joint position serves both of these goals. Hiring faculty with interests like Shirin’s will also strengthen our new center focused on development and dissemination of assistive technologies. Partnerships like this one with Good Shepherd will be critical as Lehigh seeks to play a larger role in health data, technology and policy.” “Lehigh is an incredibly supportive place to do research.” -Michael Gusmano, professor of population health “I wait and see what issues are bubbling up and what people want to work on, and where I can help attach synergy and resources.” -Kate Jackson, assistant professor of community and global health COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND GOOD SHEPHERD ANNOUNCE FIRST JOINT HIRE
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