Rian Hasson MD, MPH, FACS

Dr. Rian Hasson, MD, MPH, FACS, is a thoracic surgeon and the inaugural Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Born and raised in Southern California, she earned her undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley, attended USC Keck School of Medicine, and completed her training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, The Ohio State University, and Mayo Clinic. Prior to her arrival at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, her clinical focus was on lung and esophageal oncology, and she served as director of their lung cancer screening program and co-director of the lung health and pulmonary nodule clinic.

With a passion for health equity rooted in family experiences, her research focuses on urban disparities in lung cancer screening, particularly within Black/African American/Caribbean populations. In her new role, she emphasizes the link between patient access, health outcomes, and diversity, aiming to improve recruitment, retention, and inclusivity at all levels. Beyond medicine, she enjoys family time, international travel, cooking, and art.