Ryan Hansen

Ryan Hansen is Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy. He holds associate faculty appointments at the Harborview Injury Prevention Research Center and affiliate investigator status at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Research Institute, while also contributing to the Center for Pharmacy Practice Transformation and CHOICE Institute.

• PhD and PharmD from University of Washington
• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Philosophy from Carroll College

His research focuses on comparative effectiveness analysis, cost-effectiveness modeling, and medication safety evaluation, particularly in high-risk populations. He leads initiatives in health technology assessment and healthcare system efficiency, with expertise spanning pharmacoepidemiology, managed care pharmacy, and pharmaceutical policy.

Key publication trends highlight his work in Medicare Part D economics, opioid-gabapentin safety, and community pharmacy interventions for HCV and PrEP. He teaches graduate courses on healthcare law, economic evaluation, and pharmaceutical policy.