Rian Hasson MD, MPH, FACS

Dr. Rian M. Hasson, MD, MPH, FACS, is a thoracic surgeon and the inaugural vice chair for Workforce Development and Engagement at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Born and raised in Southern California, she earned her undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley, attended USC Keck School of Medicine, and completed her training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, The Ohio State University, and Mayo Clinic. Before she arrived at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, her clinical focus was on lung and esophageal oncology, and she served as director of their lung cancer screening program and co-director of the lung health and pulmonary nodule clinic. Her passion for cancer research is rooted in experiences within her own family, with three grandparents succumbing to smoking-related diseases. This experience fueled her interest in early detection efforts. As a practicing thoracic surgeon, she is dedicated to addressing barriers in lung cancer care and screening, along with community roadblocks in surgery to enhance outcomes and survival.