John Theodore Hansen, Ph.D.
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Contact
University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 603
Rochester, New York 14642

RESEARCH:
Medical Education and Faculty Development, Neuroplasticity, and Neuroimmunology
Scholarship related to medical education, problem-based learning, and faculty and curriculum development.
Past laboratory research interests in neuroplasticity and neuroimmunology related to CNS injury and neurodegenerative diseases.
Current Appointments
- Associate Chair - Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy (SMD)
- Associate Dean/Director - Department of Offices of Medical Education (SMD)
- Professor - Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy (SMD)
| Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| PhD Anatomy | Tulane University | 1974 |
| MS Biology | Creighton University | 1972 |
| BA Biology | Beloit College | 1970 |
| Awards and Honors | |
|---|---|
| Faculty Commencement Address | University of Rochester | 2005 |
| Chair, Commencement Academic Procession, | University of Rochester | 2001 - 2007 |
| Medical School Marshal, Dean's Investiture | University of Rochester | 2000 |
| Chair, Commencement Academic Procession | University of Rochester | 2000 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award | Association of American Medical Colleges | 1999 |
| Commendation for Excellence in Teaching | University of Rochester | 1997 |
| Robert Wood Johnson Dean's Senior Teaching Scholar | University of Rochester | 1995 - 1998 |
| Gold Medal Award, In recognition of integrity, inspiring teaching, and devotion to medical students. | Dentistry Alumni Association, University of Rochester | 1995 |
| Manuel D. Goldman Prize for Excellence in Teaching, | University of Rochester | 1993 |
| Commendation for Excellence in Teaching | University of Rochester | 1992 |
| Commencement Marshal | University of Rochester | 1991 - 1999 |
| Manuel D. Goldman Prize for Excellence in Teaching | University of Rochester | 1991 |
| Commendation for Excellence in Teaching | University of Rochester | 1990 |
| Manuel D. Goldman Prize for Excellence in Teaching | University of Rochester | 1989 |
| Commendation for Excellence in Teaching | University of Rochester | 1988 |
| Manuel D. Goldman Prize for Excellence in Teaching | University of Rochester | 1986 |
| Commendation for Teaching Excellence | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | 1984 |
| Distinguished Professor | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | 1983 |
| Research Career Development Award | NIH, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | 1980 - 1985 |
| Professor of the Year | Medical Gross Anatomy, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | 1980 |
| Secretary | Texas Society for Electron Microscopy | 1978 - 1980 |
| Teacher of the Year | Dental Gross Anatomy, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | 1977 |
| Professor of the Year, | Dental Gross Anatomy, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | 1975 |
| Professor of the Year | Medical Gross Anatomy, Tulane University School of Medicine | 1974 |

