Ronald George Hauser III

Ronald George Hauser III is an Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Biostatistics at Yale School of Medicine, with secondary appointments in Biomedical Informatics & Data Science. He practices Clinical Pathology and Informatics at Yale, serving as the VA Site Director of the Yale/VA AGCME Medical Informatics Fellowship. His work bridges clinical practice, informatics, and veterans' health research.

Dr. Hauser graduated summa cum laude with a BE from the University of Michigan's School of Biomedical Engineering before earning his MD from Yale University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Clinical Pathology and a fellowship in Clinical Informatics at Yale, becoming board-certified in both specialties. His educational background in engineering and medicine has shaped his approach to integrating quantitative decision-making into clinical practice.

His research interests span Clinical Informatics, Transfusion Medicine, Veterans Health, and Predictive Modeling, with particular focus on blood transfusion optimization, pancreatic cancer risk assessment, and HIV care in veterans. Dr. Hauser has developed clinical decision support tools visible at MDCalc, where his work on blood transfusion calculators ranks highly in search results. His research demonstrates strong collaboration with colleagues across multiple institutions, particularly within the Veterans Health Administration system.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on veterans' health outcomes, with significant work in transfusion medicine, pancreatic cancer risk assessment, and HIV care continuum. His research often leverages large-scale veterans' datasets to develop predictive models and clinical decision tools that improve patient care. The interdisciplinary nature of his work combines clinical pathology, informatics, and statistical modeling to address complex healthcare challenges.

• AABB 2023 President's Award Recipient

As an educator, Dr. Hauser serves as a course instructor, thesis adviser, and mentor, with his students regularly publishing original peer-reviewed research. His emphasis on project management (evidenced by his P.M.P. certification) contributes to his students' research success. He has also worked in the private sector as Chief Science Officer for Biocogniv, a Y Combinator startup, and is a founder and volunteer for the Alloantibody Exchange. His work with the Veterans Health Administration demonstrates commitment to translating research into practical clinical tools that improve patient outcomes.