Michelle Sahli

Michelle Sahli is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences. She serves as the Public Health Programs Coordinator (2020-2024) and teaches courses in Epidemiology (PHS 315, HCR 500) and Public Health Integration (PHS 595). She holds a PhD in Epidemiology from SUNY Buffalo (2016), an MS in Epidemiology (SUNY Buffalo, 2012), and a BSc in Environmental Issues from CUNY (2009).

Her research intersects nutritional epidemiology, gerontology, and digital health equity, with emphases on:

• Vision care and macular degeneration in aging populations
• Technology adoption barriers among older adults
• Lifestyle interventions for chronic disease management
• Interprofessional healthcare collaboration

Recent publications (2014-2023) predominantly explore public health crises (e.g., Flint water), micronutrient impacts on ocular health, and technology accessibility, utilizing large cohort studies like the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) project.

She leads significant grants including a $429,397 NSF REU Site on Digital Accessibility (2024-2027) and a $540,000 MICHR R25 award. Other funded projects address vision screening for underserved elders and digital divides in homebound seniors.

Certifications include HIPAA compliance, Clery Act training, and Responsible Conduct of Research (2021-2024).