Dr. Shih Yin Lin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shih-Yin Lin is a Senior Research Scientist and Project Director at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Her research focuses on improving the quality of life in advanced dementia care, particularly through the NIH-funded Hospice Advanced Dementia Symptom Management Quality Life (HAS-QOL) Trial. Lin's academic training includes a PhD in Nursing Science, a Master of Public Health in Health Services from the University of Washington, and a Master of Music Therapy from Michigan State University. She has also received additional training through postdoctoral fellowships in Biomedical Health Informatics and Aging Informatics. Her work emphasizes non-pharmacological interventions, dementia-friendly communities, and health information technology for older adults, and she actively participates in expert activities with various organizations including the American Delirium Society. Lin has been recognized for her research contributions with several scholarships and awards throughout her academic career.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Scientist/Project Director

— Present

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing • New York, NY

Leading research initiatives focused on dementia care and quality of life improvements in hospice settings.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.