{"id":52853,"date":"2025-03-04T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/?p=52853"},"modified":"2025-03-14T08:21:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T13:21:03","slug":"dr-myoung-gwi-ryou-named-interim-dean-of-tarleton-states-school-of-health-and-clinical-professions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/dr-myoung-gwi-ryou-named-interim-dean-of-tarleton-states-school-of-health-and-clinical-professions\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Myoung-gwi Ryou Named Interim Dean of Tarleton State\u2019s School of Health and Clinical Professions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Dr. Myoung-gwi Ryou has been named Interim Dean of Tarleton State University\u2019s School of Health and Clinical Professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/03\/Myoung-gwi-Ryou-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Professional headshot of Dr. Myoung-gwi Ryou\" class=\"wp-image-52855\" style=\"width:234px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/03\/Myoung-gwi-Ryou-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/03\/Myoung-gwi-Ryou-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/03\/Myoung-gwi-Ryou-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/03\/Myoung-gwi-Ryou-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/03\/Myoung-gwi-Ryou-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/03\/Myoung-gwi-Ryou.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Dr. Myoung-gwi Ryou<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am thrilled that Dr. Ryou has taken on this interim role,\u201d said Dr. Ramona Ann Parker, Associate Vice President and Executive Dean for the College of Health Sciences. \u201cA 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ryou earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in medical technology from Yonsei University in South Korea, a master\u2019s degree in biology from Emporia State University and a master\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tarleton State recognized Dr. Ryou with the Faculty Achievement Award in 2018 and the Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am honored and grateful to serve as the Interim Dean of the School of Health and Clinical Professions,\u201d said Dr. Ryou. \u201cIt 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on Tarleton State\u2019s School of Health and Clinical Professions, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/shcp\">www.tarleton.edu\/shcp<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Dr. Myoung-gwi Ryou has been named Interim Dean of Tarleton State University\u2019s School of Health and Clinical Professions. 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