• Ph D, Medical Science Interdepartmental Area, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2002
• MA, Anatomy, The University of South Dakota, 1983
• BS, Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin, 1975

• Physical Therapy License, South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
• Physical Therapy License, South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
• Physical Therapy License, South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
• Physical Therapy License, SDBOMOE
• Physical Therapy License, SDBOMOE
• Physical Therapy License, SDBOMOE
• First Responder, Red Cross
• Physical Therapy License, South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

• Defining a Complementary Health Protocol to Prevent Health Care-Associated Pneumonia, internal

• The Effects of Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy on Balance and Dexterity in Children, USD School of Health Sciences, (2018 - 2018)
• Americorp Campus Contract to Improve Health Care in Medically Underserved Areas, Americorp, (2011 - 2012)
• Use of Video Eyewear to Promote Self-awareness and Reflective Perspective-taking Following Patient Care Learning Scenarios, USD Health Affairs Medical Informatics Committee2015)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Cerny, Shana, Svien, Lana, Johnson, Julie, and Hansmeier, Bethany. Using International, Interprofessional Service Learning to Promote Transcultural Self-Efficacy and Interprofessional Attitudes in Health Science Students. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 2018, 2018.
• Berg-Poppe, Patti, and Svien, Lana. Practical application of systems theory to infant and child skill acquisition and performance. In Compendium for Teaching Professional Level Physical Therapy Neurologic Content. Alexandria, VA: Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2016.
• Seefeldt, Teresa, Mort, Jane, Brockevelt, Barbara, Giger, Jarod T., Jordre, Becca, Lawler, Michael J., Nilson, Wade, Svien, Lana, and . A Pilot Study of Interprofessional Case Discussions for Health Professions Students Using the Virtual World Second Life.., Editors Robin M. Zavod, PhD, 224-231. Vol. 4 Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 2012. (DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2012.05.007)
• Svien, Lana, Senne, Svien A., and Rasmussen, Carl . South Dakota accidental deaths, 2000-2007: what can we do? , 163-173. Vol. 63, Iss. 5 Sioux Falls, SD: South Dakota Medicine, 2010.
• Berg-Poppe, Patti, Smallfield, Stacy, and Svien, Lana. An investigation of depression and fatigue post West Nile Virus infection, 127-133. Iss. April 2010 South Dakota Medicine, 2010.
• Svien, Lana, Berg-Poppe, Patti, and Stephenson, Christine . Issues in aging with cerebral palsy, 27-41. Vol. 24, Iss. 1 Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 2008.
• Svien, Lana, Demuth, Sharon K., Dole, Robin L., and . A Compendium for Teaching Professional Level Physical Therapy Pediatric Content. In A Compendium for Teaching Professional Level Physical Therapy Pediatric Content, editors Svien L, DeMuth S. and Dole R. , 125. Alexandria, Virginia: American Physical Therapy Association Section on Pediatrics, 2006.
• Svien, Lana. This is Why. PT Magazine.
• Audette, Jennifer , Peterson, Cathy A., and Svien , Lana R.. Toward optimizing global learning opportunities for US physical therapy students: A description of current practices and initial recommendations. . Alexandria, Virginia: Journal of Physical Therapy Education .
• Biricocchi, Charlanne A., Drake, Jamie L., Svien, Lana, and . Balance Outcomes Following a Tap Dance Program for a Child with Congenital Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. Philadelphia, PA: Pediatric Physical Therapy.

• SHS Service Award , School of Health Sciences, 2014
• Lana Svien Visionary Award, Department of Physical Therapy, 2011
• Dream Catcher Award, The University of South Dakota, 2011
• The Dr. Ronnie Leavitt Award for Leadership in the Promotion of Social Responsibility in Physical Therapy, American Physical Therapy Association, 2011
• Fulbright Specialist Scholar, Catolica University, Valparaiso Chile, 2010
• Fulbright Specialist Scholar, Fulbright Program, US Department of State, 2009
• SDPTA Physical Therapist of the Year, South Dakota Physical Therapy Association, 2008
• Distinguished Service , Center for Disabilities SSOM, 2006
• Jeanne Hughes Award, American Physical Therapy Association, 2006
• SDPTA Hall of Fame Contrubutor of the Year, South Dakota Physical Therapy Association, 2003

• Berg-Poppe, Patti, Haft, Geoffrey, Svien, Lana, Deering, Allison, Gebhart, Brooke, Jorgensen, Haley, and Klinkhammer, Hannah, Agility, Balance, and Functional Ballistic Performance in Children with a History of Ponseti Correction for Talipes Equinovarus. Presented at the World Congress 2019, Geneva, Switzerland. (May 12, 2019)
• Berg-Poppe, Patti, Gray, Jon, Huber, Jerrica, Walter, Charlotte, and Svien, Lana, Balance in Children with a History of Ponseti Correction for Congenital Talipes Equinovarus. Presented at the 2018 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans. (February 2018)
• Svien, Lana, and Johnson, Julie, Building a NEXUS Network of Partners: Strategies for Building Relationships, Infrastructure, and Action Plans. Presented at the NEXUS, Minneapolis, MN. (August 21, 2017)
• Berg-Poppe, Patti, Burnham, Renee, Slagerman, Boni, Wilcox, Mark, Svien, Lana, and Haft, Geoffrey, Functional Ballistic Movements in Children with a History of Ponseti Correction for Talipes Equinovarus: Preliminary Results. Presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Boulder, Colorado. (August 2017)
• Hemmingson, Tyler, Burnison, Eric, Sudhagoni, Ramu, Anderson, Susan, and Svien, Lana, Health Indicators and Perspectives of Rural South Dakota Residents. Presented at the Annual American Public Health Meetings, Colorado, Denver. (October 29, 2016)
• Berg-Poppe, Patti, Cerny, Shana, and Svien, Lana, Use of the ICF-CY Framework to Depict Impairments of Body Structure and Function and Activity Limitations Associated with Idiopathic Toe Walking.. Presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. (February 2015)
• Svien, Lana, Interprofessional International Student Learning in Guatemala: Impact on Students. Presented at the School of Health Sciences Research Symposium, Vermillion, SD. (March 28, 2014)
• Svien, Lana, So you are taking students abroad. What is the worst thing that can happen?. Presented at the Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NEV. (February 05, 2014)
• Svien, Lana, How to build a scholarly agenda. Presented at the Advance Clinical Practice, Anaheim, CA. (November 09, 2013)
• Svien, Lana, and Hansen, Emily, Preparing Yourself as a Faith Community Physical Therapist: Improving the Health of Society Within a Faith Community . Presented at the Combined Sections, San Diego, CA. (January 24, 2013)
• Svien, Lana, Global Opportunities in Physical Therapy Education . Presented at the Combined Sections, San Diego, CA. (January 22, 2013)
• Cross, Pat, Stabler, Rosette, Svien, Lana, Stabler, Wehnona, and , Occupational and Physical Therapy amongst the Four Hills of Life: Personal Development through Interprofessional Collaborative Practice. Presented at the Pathways Into Health 6th Annual Conference, Rapid City. (October 10, 2012)
• Svien, Lana, Cross, Pat, and Berg-Poppe, Patti, Analysis of Special Olympics Athletes' Balance Performance in FUNFitness Screen. Presented at the Combined Sections Meeting, Chicago, Illinois. (February 09, 2012)
• Dunleavy, Kim, Pechak, Celia, Salzman, Alice, Black Lattanzi, Jill, Cross, Pat, Svien, Lana, Klappa, Sue, and Fuentes Moran de Longo, Mayra Patricia, Going global: preparing for engagement in underserved areas at home and abroad. Presented at the Pre-conference course at: Combined Sections Meeting 2012 of the American Physical Therapy Association, Chicago, IL. (February 08, 2012)
• Cross, Pat, and Svien, Lana, Preparing physical therapy students for first contact health professional practice. Presented at the 16th International World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands. (June 22, 2011)
• Smallfield, Stacy, Berg-Poppe, Patti, Svien, Lana, Geleynse, Andrew, Johnson, Joy, and Bean, Hayes, Investigating the long-term impact of West Nile Virus infection on occupational performance. Presented at the AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Orlando, Florida. (May 01, 2010)
• Svien, Lana, Preparing for an Accreditation. Presented at the Fulbright Grant, Valparaiso, Chile. (January 08, 2010)
• Svien, Lana, Vision 2020: The Direction of Physical Therapy in the US. Presented at the Fulbright Grant, Valparaiso, Chile. (January 07, 2010)
• Berg-Poppe, Patti, Smallfield, Stacy, and Svien, Lana, West Nile Virus: an investigation of fatigue outcomes post-infection. Presented at the 2009 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Las Vegas, Nevada. (February 2009)
• Berg-Poppe, Patti, Smallfield, Stacy, and Svien, Lana, West Nile Virus: A Pilot Investigation of Functional Outcomes Post-Infection. Presented at the West Nile Virus and Mosquito Control Dakotas Summit, Aberdeen, South Dakota. (March 2008)