STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Dr. Myoung-gwi Ryou has been named Dean of the College of Health and Clinical Professions at Tarleton State University.
Dr. Ryou has been part of Tarleton State’s faculty since 2015, previously serving as Department Head, Program Director, and Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Public Health and Nutrition Science.
“Dr. Ryou brings a wealth of expertise in research and education,” said Dr. Elizabeth Palmarozzi, Vice President for the Division of Health Sciences and Executive Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. “We are fortunate that he has stepped into this new role as dean. We look forward to his leadership across all Tarleton State campuses in the College of Health and Clinical Professions.”
Dr. Ryou earned his bachelor’s degree in medical technology from Yonsei University in South Korea, followed by a master’s degree in biology from Emporia State University and another in integrative physiology from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He later completed his doctorate in biomedical sciences at the UNT Health Science Center.
“I am honored to serve as the Dean of the College of Health and Clinical Professions and am excited about the opportunities ahead,” said Dr. Ryou. “I look forward to working with our faculty, staff and students to strengthen our programs and support the continued success of the college.”
With more than 20 years of research experience, Dr. Ryou specializes in translational studies aimed at developing interventions for ischemia and reperfusion injuries impacting the heart and brain. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including Experimental Biology and Medicine, the American Physiological 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.
The College of Health and Clinical Professions at Tarleton State is dedicated to preparing compassionate, skilled healthcare leaders through interdisciplinary education, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the Departments of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Nutrition Science, Social Work and Public Health and Athletic Training and Communication Disorders.
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 more than 21,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For over 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.