Christina M. Hanna, MD, MPH, MSCE
Areas of expertise: Global oncology, Adolescent and young adult health, Appropriate transition of care from pediatric to adult physicians
Locations: Main Building
About Christina M. Hanna, MD, MPH, MSCE
Titles
Attending Physician
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Oncology), University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Certifications
Internal Medicine – American Board of Internal Medicine
Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology – American Board of Pediatrics
Awards and Honors
2020, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellow Representative, CHOP
2019, Distinguished Young Alumni Award, Georgetown University
2014, U.S Public Health Service—Excellence in Public Health Award
2014, Health Justice Scholar
2013, Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society, Johns Hopkins University
2008, Magna Cum Laude, Georgetown University
2008, Phi Beta Kappa, Georgetown University
2008, Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honors Society, Georgetown University
2004-2008, First Honors, Second Honors, Dean’s List, Georgetown University
2004, STARS Young Researchers Program Excellence in Research Award
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
2019-present, Children’s Oncology Group (COG)
2018-present, International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP)
- 2022-present, Young Network Committee
2018-present, American Society of Hematology (ASH)
2014-present, American College of Physicians (ACP)
2014-present, American Medical Association (AMA)
2014-present, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
2006-present, American Public Health Association (APHA)
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BS in Science, Technology and International Affairs - Georgetown University, Washington DC
Graduate Degree
MPH in Public Health,Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
MS in Clinical Epidemiology - The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Medical Degree
MD - Georgetown University School of Medicine (GUSOM), Washington DC
Residency
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (Chief Fellow)
Publications
Publications
2023
Metha, S., Congdon, M., Phillips, C., Hanna, C., Galligan, M., Muthu, N., Ruiz, J., Stinson, H., Shaw, K., Sutton, R., Rasooly, I. : Opportunities to improve diagnosis in emergency transfers to the pediatric ICU. Journal of Hospital Medicine 18(6): 509-518, June 2023.
2018
Martei YM, Chiyapo S, Grover S, Hanna C, Dryden-Peterson S, Pusoentsi M, Shulman LN, Tapela N.: Methodology to Forecast Volume and Cost of Cancer Drugs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. J Glob Oncol. 4(1): 1-8, September 2018. PMCID: PMC6223423
Juo YY1, Hanna C1, Chi Q1, Chang G1, Peacock WJ1, Tillou A1, Lewis CE2.: Mixed-Method Evaluation of a Cadaver Dissection Course for General Surgery Interns: An Innovative Approach for Filling the Gap Between Gross Anatomy and the Operating Room. J Surg Educ. 75(6): 1526-1534, November 2018.
Manirakiza A, Dugan G, Hanna C, Nguyen C, Fadelu T, Iradukunda E, Fehr AE, Ruhangaza D, Albert E, Mpunga T, Shyirambere C, Lehmann L: Implementation of a graduated-intensity approach for acute lymphoblastic leukemia in a Rwandan district hospital. Blood Adv. 30(1): 19-20, November 2018. PMCID: PMC6438288
2013
Chandra-Mouli V, Mapella E, John T, Gibbs S, Hanna C, Kampatibe N, Bloem P.: Standardizing and scaling up quality adolescent friendly health services in Tanzania. BMC Public Health 6(10): 1509-14, June 2013. PMCID: PMC3688174
Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)
2024
Christina Hanna, Mairi Bassingthwaighte, Thandeka Ngcana, Carleen Tuge, Thando Vilakazi, Elizabeth Lowenthal, Nickhill Bhakta, Gita Naidu: Implementing a Hospital-Based Registry and Examining Treatment Abandonment in Children with Cancer in South Africa. SIOP Annual Congress October 2024.
2023
Christina M. Hanna, Nickhill Bhakta, Natasha Abrahams, Mairi Bassingthwaighte, Yasmin Goga, Mariana Kruger, Hedley Lewis, Douglas Momberg, Mazvita Muchengeti, Beverley Neethling, Johani Vermuelen, Ayomide Omotola, Gita Naidu, David Reynders: Co-Designing Process Maps to Scale-Up Hospital-Based Cancer Registries (HBCR) in South Africa: A Study. Jude Global and South African Children's Cancer Study Group (SACCSG) Collaboration. SIOP Annual Congress October 2023.
Lectures by Invitation
2025
Hanna C. "A Missed Opportunity in Efforts to Improve Outcomes for Children with Cancer Globally: A Systematic Review of Hospital Based Cancer Registries for Childhood Cancers Worldwide", SIOP Annual Congress 2025, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Oct 2025.
Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2019
Yang G, Hanna CM: Hematopoietic findings in a patient with scurvy. Blood. 134(25): 2330, December 2019.
2017
Berens JC, Jan S, Szalda D, Hanna CM: Young Adults With Chronic Illness: How Can We Improve Transitions to Adult Care? Pediatrics. 139(5): e20170410, May 2017.
2015
Olejniczak A, Otalora-Fadner H, Hanna C, Hudson E, Tess J, Royer H.: Evaluation of a Curriculum to Improve Clinician Communication With Adolescents. WMJ. 114(5): 213-6, October 2015.