STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Dr. Myoung-gwi Ryou has been named Interim Dean of Tarleton State University’s School of Health and Clinical Professions.
A part of the Tarleton State faculty since 2015, Dr. Ryou has most recently served as Department Head, Director, and Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Public Health, and Nutrition Science.
“I am thrilled that Dr. Ryou has taken on this interim role,” said Dr. Ramona Ann Parker, Associate Vice President and Executive Dean for the College of Health Sciences. “A faculty team within the school was involved in the process and strongly recommended him for this position, which underscores his capability to collaborate across departments. Dr. Ryou has demonstrated an ability to be part of a team and carry forward the mission of Tarleton State and the COHS.”
Dr. Ryou earned a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from Yonsei University in South Korea, a master’s degree in biology from Emporia State University and a master’s degree in integrative physiology from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He holds a doctorate in biomedical sciences from the UNT Health Science Center.
His research tenure spans over two decades, with a primary focus on translational research to identify interventions for ischemia and reperfusion injuries affecting the heart and brain. He is a member of the Experimental Biology and Medicine, the American Physiology Society, the American Heart Association, and the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Tarleton State recognized Dr. Ryou with the Faculty Achievement Award in 2018 and the Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award in 2019.
“I am honored and grateful to serve as the Interim Dean of the School of Health and Clinical Professions,” said Dr. Ryou. “It is a privilege to lead a school dedicated to excellence in health sciences and professional education, preparing future healthcare leaders. I look forward to working with our faculty, students, and community partners to advance our mission and impact in the field.”
For more information on Tarleton State’s School of Health and Clinical Professions, visit www.tarleton.edu/shcp.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.