SUMMARY
Dr. Hanson is a hematopathologist with a research focus on chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and the myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). He has played a key role in the development of novel flow cytometry assays to detect minimal residual disease in CLL and the application of laboratory-based prognostic risk factors. His current interest in CLL is focused on monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis and its relationship to CLL. He works closely with the CLL and Lymphoma groups. Dr. Hanson also has a long-standing interest in the MPNs. He has worked with an international group regarding the classification of the MPNs and works closely with the Myeloproliferative group at Mayo.
PROFESSIONAL DETAILS
Primary Appointment
- Consultant, Division of Hematopathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
- Vice Chair, Extramural Laboratory Affairs, Division of Hematopathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Academic Rank
- Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
EDUCATION
- Resident - Anatomic and Clinical Pathology University of Minnesota
- Chief Resident - Anatomic and Clinical Pathology University of Minnesota
- Fellow - Hematopathology University of Minnesota
- MD Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- BS Nebraska Wesleyan University