Alex Hanson

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   NCC Fellowships | Neurology & Neurological Sciences | Stanford Medicine

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   Biographical context: He chose to pursue neurocritical care as it allows for a deeply rewarding and meaningful clinical practice managing high-acuity, time-sensitive neurological emergencies.

   Alex Hanson, MD Neurocritical Care Fellow Alex completed his undergraduate education at the University of South Dakota (USD) in medical biology, graduating summa cum laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. At USD, he conducted extensive basic science research investigating endocannabinoid-dependent mechanisms in pain pathways and habituation, work that earned the Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research and was published in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. He completed his neurology residency at University of Iowa Healthcare where he was selected to serve as Administrative Chief Resident prior to coming to Stanford. He chose to pursue neurocritical care as it allows for a deeply rewarding and meaningful clinical practice managing high-acuity, time-sensitive neurological emergencies. Dr. Hanson has particular interests in neurointerventional radiology, hyperosmolar therapy in cerebral edema, medical education, and storytelling in medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring the food scene around the Bay, and board games.

   Degree: MD

   Alex Hanson, MD Neurocritical Care Fellow Alex completed his undergraduate education at the University of South Dakota (USD) in medical biology, graduating summa cum laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. At USD, he conducted extensive basic science research investigating endocannabinoid-dependent mechanisms in pain pathways and habituation, work that earned the Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research and was published in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. He completed his neurology residency at University of Iowa Healthcare where he was selected to serve as Administrative Chief Resident prior to coming to Stanford. He chose to pursue neurocritical care as it allows for a deeply rewarding and meaningful clinical practice managing high-acuity, time-sensitive neurological emergencies. Dr. Hanson has particular interests in neurointerventional radiology, hyperosmolar therapy in cerebral edema, medical education, and storytelling in medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring the food scene around the Bay, and board games.

   Education record: completed his neurology residency at University of Iowa Healthcare

   Alex Hanson, MD Neurocritical Care Fellow Alex completed his undergraduate education at the University of South Dakota (USD) in medical biology, graduating summa cum laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. At USD, he conducted extensive basic science research investigating endocannabinoid-dependent mechanisms in pain pathways and habituation, work that earned the Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research and was published in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. He completed his neurology residency at University of Iowa Healthcare where he was selected to serve as Administrative Chief Resident prior to coming to Stanford. He chose to pursue neurocritical care as it allows for a deeply rewarding and meaningful clinical practice managing high-acuity, time-sensitive neurological emergencies. Dr. Hanson has particular interests in neurointerventional radiology, hyperosmolar therapy in cerebral edema, medical education, and storytelling in medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring the food scene around the Bay, and board games.

   Education record: undergraduate education at the University of South Dakota (USD) in medical biology

   Alex completed his undergraduate education at the University of South Dakota (USD) in medical biology

   Identity: Alex Hanson, MD

   Alex Hanson, MD Neurocritical Care Fellow Alex completed his undergraduate education at the University of South Dakota (USD) in medical biology, graduating summa cum laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. At USD, he conducted extensive basic science research investigating endocannabinoid-dependent mechanisms in pain pathways and habituation, work that earned the Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research and was published in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. He completed his neurology residency at University of Iowa Healthcare where he was selected to serve as Administrative Chief Resident prior to coming to Stanford. He chose to pursue neurocritical care as it allows for a deeply rewarding and meaningful clinical practice managing high-acuity, time-sensitive neurological emergencies. Dr. Hanson has particular interests in neurointerventional radiology, hyperosmolar therapy in cerebral edema, medical education, and storytelling in medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring the food scene around the Bay, and board games.

   Professional role: Alex completed his undergraduate education at the University of South Dakota (USD) in medical biology, graduating summa cum laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. At USD, he conducted extensive basic science research investigating endocannabinoid-dependent mechanisms in pain pathways and habituation, work that earned the Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research and was published in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. He completed his neurology residency at University of Iowa Healthcare where he was selected to serve as Administrative Chief Resident prior to coming to Stanford. He chose to pursue neurocritical care as it allows for a deeply rewarding and meaningful clinical practice managing high-acuity, time-sensitive neurological emergencies. Dr. Hanson has particular interests in neurointerventional radiology, hyperosmolar therapy in cerebral edema, medical education, and storytelling in medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring the food scene around the Bay, and board games.

   Alex Hanson, MD Neurocritical Care Fellow Alex completed his undergraduate education at the University of South Dakota (USD) in medical biology, graduating summa cum laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. At USD, he conducted extensive basic science research investigating endocannabinoid-dependent mechanisms in pain pathways and habituation, work that earned the Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research and was published in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. He completed his neurology residency at University of Iowa Healthcare where he was selected to serve as Administrative Chief Resident prior to coming to Stanford. He chose to pursue neurocritical care as it allows for a deeply rewarding and meaningful clinical practice managing high-acuity, time-sensitive neurological emergencies. Dr. Hanson has particular interests in neurointerventional radiology, hyperosmolar therapy in cerebral edema, medical education, and storytelling in medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring the food scene around the Bay, and board games.

   Professional role: Neurocritical Care Fellow

   Alex Hanson, MD Neurocritical Care Fellow Alex completed his undergraduate education at the University of South Dakota (USD) in medical biology, graduating summa cum laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. At USD, he conducted extensive basic science research investigating endocannabinoid-dependent mechanisms in pain pathways and habituation, work that earned the Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research and was published in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. He completed his neurology residency at University of Iowa Healthcare where he was selected to serve as Administrative Chief Resident prior to coming to Stanford. He chose to pursue neurocritical care as it allows for a deeply rewarding and meaningful clinical practice managing high-acuity, time-sensitive neurological emergencies. Dr. Hanson has particular interests in neurointerventional radiology, hyperosmolar therapy in cerebral edema, medical education, and storytelling in medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring the food scene around the Bay, and board games.

   Research interests: endocannabinoid-dependent mechanisms in pain pathways and habituation

   he conducted extensive basic science research investigating endocannabinoid-dependent mechanisms in pain pathways and habituation

   Research interests: neurointerventional radiology, hyperosmolar therapy in cerebral edema, medical education, and storytelling in medicine

   Dr. Hanson has particular interests in neurointerventional radiology, hyperosmolar therapy in cerebral edema, medical education, and storytelling in medicine.