Dr. Tara Elton Marshall

Biography

Tara Elton-Marshall is an Associate Professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa. She holds a PhD in Psychology and her research primarily evaluates addiction and substance use-related policies and programs. Elton-Marshall's work provides evidence needed to strengthen future policy programming, ultimately aiming to reduce problems related to addiction and substance use. Her research includes examining the impacts of cannabis policy legalization, the expansion of online gambling, and tobacco control policies. She has conducted research in seven countries that has contributed to an evidence base that supports restrictions on tobacco packaging and product design characteristics, with the goal of increasing awareness and reducing harm. Additionally, she has investigated the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and substance use through a pilot intervention study focused on teachers. Elton-Marshall led the development of a national guidance document for harm reduction and worker safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her interests lie in health disparities related to mental health and addiction, and she is committed to ensuring that policies and programs are equitable and effective for vulnerable populations, both nationally and internationally. Her research has been funded by various sources, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

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