About Leila
“Research is most impactful when it improves lives beyond the data.”
Leila Saleh brings technical expertise and a passion for patient-centered care to her role as Research Assistant in Shepherd Center’s Mild TBI Brain Health and Recovery Lab. She supports research and clinical teams by managing data collection and analysis for the SHARE Military Initiative, including the SHARE Expanding Access Study. Her work ensures accurate, meaningful insights that inform both research and real-world rehabilitation practices.
Research specialties
- Person-centered, goal-directed care
- Rehabilitation of vestibular and cognitive functioning
- Technology-delivered interventions for brain injury recovery
Education & training
- B.S., Computer Science – University of Georgia, 2017
Certifications
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Human Subjects Research Certification
Why her work matters
“I’m thrilled to work for an innovative institution dedicated to improving outcomes and inspiring hope through an interdisciplinary, patient-centered culture.”
Awards and honors
- Best Poster Award, Military and Veterans Affairs Networking Group – American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), 2025
