Why Choose Us
Learn more about Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, a destination for recovery for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and complex medical rehabilitation.
Through a partnership with Lehigh University, faculty at Lehigh also serve as research scientists at Good Shepherd, bringing the best of academic research and real-world care together.
These dual roles embed leading scholars into Good Shepherd’s clinical settings to co-develop practical solutions for improving rehabilitation care and outcomes in a number of ways:
- Access new tools, techniques and discoveries developed through the partnership
- Publish research
- Integrate engineering, neuroscience and data science expertise into Good Shepherd’s programs
- Identify and solve real-world challenges with evidence-based innovation
- Allow opportunities for Good Shepherd clinicians to propose ideas for what research should focus on — directly influencing future studies in our field
- Present findings at conferences, contribute to journals, and bring innovation to the bedside
Meet Our Research Scientists
Learn more about the joint appointments:
Juan Aceros, PhD
Dr. Aceros’ Bio
Dr. Juan Aceros is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Lehigh University and a Joint Appointment with Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.
Dr. Aceros’ work focuses on developing technology to support people with mobility and communication challenges, including medical devices, sensors, and interfaces that improve independence and interaction.
He is a recognized educator with multiple inventions, patents and national awards for teaching and research. Dr. Aceros earned his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Northeastern University and holds additional degrees in mechanical engineering.
At Good Shepherd, he helps lead efforts to turn engineering ideas into practical tools that enhance quality of life for our patients and long-term care residents.
Shirin Madarshahian, PhD
Dr. Madarshahian’s Bio
Dr. Shirin Madarshahian is a professor in the College of Health Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science at Lehigh University and a Joint Appointment with Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.
Dr. Madarshahian is a neuroscientist and data expert whose work explores movement and coordination in neurological conditions like spinal cord injury, stroke or Parkinson’s disease.
Dr. Madarshahian earned her PhD in Kinesiology from Penn State University and also holds degrees in biomedical engineering.
At Good Shepherd, Dr. Madarshahian guides new research exploring how data and technology can personalize and improve rehabilitation outcomes.