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Thomas Stopka is a Professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, with additional appointments in Community Health, Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning, and Tisch College. His research integrates substance use disorder, opioid overdose, and infectious diseases (HCV, HIV, STIs) using geographic information systems (GIS), spatial epidemiology, qualitative methods, and biostatistics.
- Doctor of Philosophy (2012), University of California, Davis
- Master of Health Science (1999), Johns Hopkins University
- Bachelor of Science (1992), Fairfield University
His work spans interdisciplinary studies funded by NIH, CDC, and SAMHSA, including clinical trials on mobile telemedicine HCV treatment, Bayesian spatiotemporal overdose prediction models, and extended-release buprenorphine efficacy in corrections facilities. He co-chairs the Tufts Equity in Health, Wealth, and Civic Engagement Research Cluster and teaches GIS for Public Health and research methods courses.
Scientific awards and grants include NIH- and CDC-funded studies like the HEALing Communities Study and DISCERNNE, as well as NSF support for large-scale graphical models. His research emphasizes community-engaged interventions to address health disparities among marginalized populations.
