He manages research teams analyzing how health care is financed across countries and the costs of providing care. He directs IHME’s field work in multiple countries, including Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, Lebanon, Uganda, and Zambia.Originally from Anchorage, AK, Dr. Hanlon earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University and his PhD in Economics from the University of Washington. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Hanlon was one of Amazon.com’s first employees, working in a variety of professional and technical roles from 1995 to 2001.Published Works Leach-Kemon K, Chou DP, Schneider MT, Tardif A, Dieleman JL, Brooks BPC, Hanlon M, Murray CJL. The global financial crisis has led to a slowdown in growth of funding to improve health in many developing countries. Health Affairs. 2012; DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2011.1154.