JASON HANNA

Dr. JASON HANNA is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University, affiliated with the College of Science. His research focuses on cancer cell and molecular biology, particularly studying microRNAs in angiosarcoma development and metastasis. He leads the Hanna Lab, which investigates vascular sarcomas such as angiosarcoma and epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE), aiming to uncover genetic drivers, tumor suppressors like DICER1, and develop precision therapies for these aggressive cancers.

Education includes a Ph.D. from Yale University and postdoctoral research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. His work integrates genetic models, in vivo studies, and cell-line investigations to address tumor initiation, progression, and therapeutic design.

Research interests span molecular mechanisms of sarcomagenesis, microRNA-mediated regulation, and translational approaches to combat rare vascular cancers. His lab’s goals include identifying metastasis mediators and advancing targeted treatments for these poorly understood malignancies.

Publications span digital imaging forensics (e.g., JPEG compression detection, printer source identification) and biomedical engineering (e.g., force myography for locomotion analysis), reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his work demonstrates sustained innovation in both biological and computational domains.