Dr. Ryan Macdonald

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ryan MacDonald is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London. He holds a PhD in Neurobiology from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, Canada. His academic career includes significant postdoctoral research positions, including a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Linkoping University, Sweden, and a Research Associate role at the University of Cambridge. MacDonald has published widely on topics related to ophthalmology and neurobiology, impacting the fields significantly. He is also an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, demonstrating a commitment to teaching and academic excellence. His research interests focus primarily on glial cells and their function within the ocular system, aligning with sustainable development goals related to good health.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2023-09-01 — Present

Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London • London, United Kingdom

Conducting advanced research in the field of ophthalmology.

Postdoctoral Research

2011-10-03 — 2016-06-30

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Supervised research focusing on neurobiology and glial cell function.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2010-01-01 — 2011-09-30

Linkoping University • Linkoping, Sweden

Research in neurobiology and ocular health.