Eduardo Gómez Joins BBC's Good Morning Scotland for Coronavirus Interview
The associate professor in Lehigh's College of Health joined Saturday's edition of the radio program.
Data Science, Insights & Impact
Lehigh’s College of Health is the first institution in the world to offer undergraduate, graduate and executive degrees and certificates in population health with a focus on health innovation and technology.
The world's response to COVID-19 has relied heavily on data science and technology, two areas of focus for Lehigh's College of Health.
Watch our faculty discuss COVID-19 and the role of population health during a pandemic >
Read a Q&A with Whitney P. Witt, Dean of the Lehigh University College of Health >
The college is pioneering population health as a convergence science, pushing the field forward with the intentional integration of substantive, methodological and technical expertise.
With a focus on population health, the College of Health will make important contributions to the world of health, play a key role in helping meet the fast-growing employment needs of the health sector and work to improve the lives of millions of people the world over.
Population health, part of the broader field of public health, is the science of understanding the multiple determinants of health, from cell to society. It is a data science that provides critical insights that stand to make a positive impact on lives worldwide.
Population health scientists leverage data to explore potential ways to improve the health of individuals, communities and entire populations—all to optimize health outcomes and create a healthier world.
The College of Health will prepare the next generation of diverse scientists and leaders in population health through innovative course work, distance learning and experiential learning opportunities.
Population health, part of the broader field of public health, is the science of understanding the multiple determinants of health, from cell to society. It is a data science that provides critical insights that stand to make a positive impact on lives worldwide.
Population health scientists leverage data to explore potential ways to improve the health of individuals, communities and entire populations—all to optimize health outcomes and create a healthier world.
The College of Health will prepare the next generation of diverse scientists and leaders in population health through innovative course work, distance learning and experiential learning opportunities.
Undergraduate, graduate and executive education population health programs to focus on Health Innovation and Technology
Launch of graduate and executive certificate and degree programs
Faculty members by 2024
Total square footage of the HST building scheduled to open in 2021. Will include 36K square feet of lab and lab support space, with 231 bench positions for research.
Students by 2024
Leveraging the university’s interdisciplinary strengths and global perspectives, the College offers a rigorous classroom and online curriculum, as well as out-of-the-classroom experiences, to equip students with the skills they need to take advantage of myriad opportunities after graduation.
As Lehigh builds and launches its College of Health, it is drawing on the knowledge and expertise of faculty and professional staff from throughout the university.
Working alongside Inaugural Dean Whitney P. Witt, the College of Health Leadership Team will push the College toward important milestones in academics and research, admissions, development, infrastructure, communications and administration.
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“Our College is committed to advancing understanding of the multiple determinants of health, from cell to society, and how they affect outcomes for individuals, communities and generations.”
The innovative teaching and groundbreaking research of the College of Health will be supported by modern, cutting-edge facilities, from the new Health, Science & Technology building to an array of data resources.
Eduardo Gómez Joins BBC's Good Morning Scotland for Coronavirus Interview
The associate professor in Lehigh's College of Health joined Saturday's edition of the radio program.
Eduardo Gómez Co-Authors Think Global Health Article on Politics and the Coronavirus
The associate professor in Lehigh's College of Health penned an article, 'Politics May Kill Us, Not the Coronavirus,' with a professor and dean at the Boston University School of Public Health.
Eduardo Gómez Featured in Newsweek Article on Coronavirus Reopening Plan
The associate professor in Lehigh's College of Health was asked about what restrictions could remain in place as the United States plans to reopen the economy.
With world class faculty and strong external partnerships, Lehigh is poised to have a major impact through research and innovation. Lehigh is competitive in external research funding, a crucial and reliable partner in contracts, and a source for innovative private ventures.