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Nirav Shah joins Colby College as visiting professor
The former Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will teach public health courses.
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Nirav Shah / Colby College
Colby College has announced the appointment of Indian-American epidemiologist Nirav D. Shah as a visiting professor.
Shah, who became widely known for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic as director of the Maine Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, will teach courses on public health, epidemics, and crisis communication. He will also help shape Colby’s developing public health program.
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“It is a privilege to welcome Shah back to Maine and to benefit from his vast experiences and talents,” said Colby president David A. Greene. “At Colby we share Shah’s passion for strengthening our communities and doing all we can to ensure Maine continues to thrive in education, health care, and economic progress.”
In addition to teaching, Shah will collaborate with faculty to establish an interdisciplinary curriculum, connect students with practical learning opportunities, and advance applied sciences. His role will also involve partnerships with state and local agencies to address public health challenges in Maine, the college said.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to train the next generation of public health leaders,” Shah said. “Colby is well positioned to be a national leader in undergraduate public health education, and I’m honored to help play a role.”
Shah, who holds both medical and law degrees, previously taught at the University of Chicago before transitioning to government roles. He served as director of the Illinois Department of Health before joining the Maine CDC in June 2019.
Earlier in his career, he worked as chief economist for Cambodia’s Ministry of Health as a Henry Luce Scholar. A Wisconsin native, he studied at the University of Louisville, Oxford University, and the University of Chicago.
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