Bill Hanage
Primary Faculty

Bill Hanage

Associate Professor of Epidemiology

Epidemiology

whanage@hsph.harvard.edu

Other Positions

Associate Director, Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics

Epidemiology

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health


Overview

Dr. Bill Hanage is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Co-Director of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. His research and teaching focus on the epidemiology of infectious disease and the evolution of infectious agents. He received his PhD from Imperial College London. Dr Hanage has made seminal contributions to the study of diverse pathogens, both bacteria and viruses, and has a special interest in evolution in response to interventions such as vaccination or antimicrobials. His awards include the Fleming Prize from the Microbiology Society and a young investigator award from the American Society for Microbiology. He has published more than 200 scientific articles and book chapters and is a regular contributor to popular media aiming to improve public understanding of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and other infectious diseases.


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News

The next pandemic: not if, but when

As new cases of bird flu and other infectious diseases continue to raise concern, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers share their perspectives on recognizing, preparing for, and managing future outbreaks.

More seasonal sickness likely in years to come, say experts

With COVID now added to the annual mix of viruses that typically circulate every year, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses, “sick season” is likely to be worse—and longer—going forward.