Una M. Ryan | |
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| Born | Una M. Ryan 1966 (age 57–58) Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin Murdoch University |
| Occupation(s) | researcher, academic |
| Years active | 1989– |
| Employer | Murdoch University |
| Known for | epidemiology of infectious agents particularly, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Neospora and piroplasms |
Una M. Ryan AM (born 1966) is a biochemist from Ireland, researching parasites and infectious agents in Australia, where she lives. She is an associate professor at the School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences of Murdoch University. In 2000, she received the Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year from the Prime Minister of Australia for her work in isolating a method of diagnosing parasites.