Dr. Liviana Calzavara

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Liviana Calzavara is a tenured Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, and Director of the CIHR Social Research Centre for HIV Prevention. With extensive experience in public health research, she has led multi-disciplinary studies in Canada, Russia, and China, focusing on the social-structural frameworks that influence the risk of HIV and other infectious diseases. Dr. Calzavara's work emphasizes community engagement and addresses the barriers faced by marginalized populations, including women, ethno-cultural minorities, and people who inject drugs. She has been instrumental in developing and supervising programs related to HIV prevention, and her research involves a nuanced understanding of health behaviors across diverse communities. Dr. Calzavara has held significant roles and received various awards, including the National Health Research Scholar Award and the Robin F. Badgley Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-07-01 — Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Tenured professor involved in public health research and education.

Director

2009-06-01 — Present

CIHR Social Research Centre for HIV Prevention • Toronto, ON

Director of the center focusing on HIV prevention initiatives.

Awards

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Mark Wainberg Lecture

2013-01-01
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John Hastings Award for Excellence in Service

2007-01-01
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Anthony B. Miller Research Excellence Award

2004-01-01
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Robin F. Badgley Award for Excellence in Teaching

1999-01-01

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology