Dr. Svetlana Popova

Professor

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Biography

Svetlana (Lana) Popova holds degrees in MPH, MD, and PhD, and serves as a Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. She is a senior scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, where she leads significant research initiatives focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and the epidemiology of maternal substance use. Her work involves assessing the global prevalence of FASD in various populations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Popova is recognized for her contributions to developing evidence-based prevention strategies and policies related to maternal substance use. Her research has been published in high-impact journals, including The Lancet and JAMA Pediatrics, and she actively collaborates with international health organizations. In addition to her research, she serves as a practicum supervisor and participates in various advisory committees to guide policy-making and intervention strategies in addiction and public health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in public health with a focus on maternal substance use and its impacts.

Senior Scientist

2011-01-01 — Present

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Toronto, ON, Canada

Leading research projects on addiction and developing evidence-based interventions.

Awards

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Expert Addiction Field

2018-01-01

Courses

Co-PAS 3700: Collaborative Program in Addiction Studies

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