Dr. Bill Hanson

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Biography

C. William Hanson, III, MD, is the Chief Medical Information Officer and Vice President at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, specializing as an internist, anesthesiologist, and intensivist. He has extensive experience in medical informatics and was a Visiting Professor at Princeton University in the Department of Computer Science from 2002 to 2005. His specialty lies in cardiac anesthesia, focusing on cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, and lung heart transplantation. Dr. Hanson has conducted innovative research utilizing 'electronic nose' technology to detect diseases such as pneumonia and sinusitis through breath analysis, which has garnered attention in Scientific American. He is the author of several influential publications, including 'The Edge Medicine: Technology Change Lives' and 'Smart Medicine: Changing Role Doctors Revolutionize Health Care', highlighting the transformative impacts of biotechnology on medical care delivery. His research has been featured in prominent publications such as Popular Science and U.S. News & World Report, and he has appeared as a guest on NPR’s Fresh Air as well as in documentaries on the Discovery Channel.

Research Interests

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
Application Checklist
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Application Fee
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.