Shahin Shooshtari

Dr. Shahin Shooshtari is a Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. Her research focuses on health outcomes and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), particularly aging-related issues, cancer disparities, and community transitions. She holds affiliations with the St. Amant Research Centre, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, and the Centre on Aging. Dr. Shooshtari has a PhD in Community Health Sciences (2003) and has received awards for her contributions to teaching and research, including the Emerald Publishing commendation (2017) and the Emerging Scholar Award (2008).

• Education: PhD, University of Manitoba (2003); MPH, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (1994); BSc, Shahid Beheshti University (1990).
• Research Interests: IDD epidemiology, health services utilization, dementia in aging populations, community integration, and health equity.

Her interdisciplinary work integrates population-level data analysis with knowledge translation to inform policy. Recent studies address cancer outcomes in IDD populations, mortality patterns, and the impact of community transitions on quality of life. Dr. Shooshtari collaborates with national and international organizations to advance IDD research and advocate for marginalized groups.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on social epidemiology and health promotion. She actively mentors graduate students in public health and epidemiology, emphasizing applied research and ethical practice.