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Appointed: 2006

Donna Hansel, M.D., Ph.D.

(216) 444-5893

Donna Hansel, M.D., Ph.D.

Department: Anatomic Pathology
Location: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Mail Code L25
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
WorkPhone:(216) 444-5893

Donna Hansel, M.D., Ph.D.

Department: Urology
Location: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Mail Code L25
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
WorkPhone:(216) 444-5893

Donna Hansel, M.D., Ph.D.

Department: Taussig Cancer Institute
Location: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Mail Code L25
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
WorkPhone:(216) 444-5893

Donna Hansel, M.D., Ph.D.

Department: Genomic Medicine Institute
Location: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Mail Code L25
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
WorkPhone:(216) 444-5893

Biographical Sketch

Donna E. Hansel, M.D., Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anatomic Pathology, where she subspecializes in genitourinary pathology.  She holds joint appointments in the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Taussig Cancer Institute and Genomic Medicine Institute.  Dr. Hansel is certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology.

Dr. Hansel's laboratory research focuses on the development of new therapies for patients with bladder cancer.  Her results have been presented nationally and internationally and have resulted in over 60 peer-reviewed publications.  In addition, Dr. Hansel has clinical expertise in bladder, prostate, kidney and testicular cancer, having published numerous articles and book chapters on these topics.

Dr. Hansel received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the Johns Hopkins University and received her M.D./Ph.D degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.  She completed her residency and fellowship training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2006.

Professional Highlights

  • Alpha Omega Alpha

Education & Fellowships

Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Anatomic/Clinical Pathology
Baltimore, MD USA
2006
Medical School - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD USA
2001
Undergraduate - Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD USA
1994

Certifications

  • Anatomic Pathology

Awards & Honors

  • F. Steven Vogel award, United States and Canadian Academy of  Pathology, for recognition of an outstanding paper by a resident or fellow published in one of the Academy journals;  (Hansel et al, Mod Pathol 19:772-779, 2006)
  • Phi Beta Kappa, 1993
  • Young Investigator’s Day, D.I. Macht Award, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 2001
  • Excellence in Basic Research, Pathology Young Investigator’s Day, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 2003
  • Excellence in Translational Research, Pathology Young Investigator’s Day, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 2004
  • Bristol-Myers-Squibb Young Investigator’s Award, AACR, 2004
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, 2006
  • Excellence in Clinical Research, Pathology Young Investigator's Day, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 2006

Memberships

  • United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP)
  • Cleveland Society of Pathology
  • International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP)
  • American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
  • American Urological Association (AUA)

Treatment & Services

  • Pathologic Examination

Industry Relationships

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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German