“Our Distinguished Professors serve as models of excellence for the entire University community,” said Chancellor Robert L. King. “Their accomplishments in mathematics, anthropology, learning theory, molecular biology, economics, and medicine enhance the reputation of the entire University. I am very pleased to congratulate our faculty for earning our most prestigious award.”

Hannan chairs the Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavior in the School of Public Health, and is a member of the Department of Public Administration and Policy in the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs. He is acclaimed nationally and internationally for bringing evidence-based medicine to the attention of practicing clinicians, and as a leading expert in the country on health care quality and outcomes.

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