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==Biography==
==Biography==
Una Morgan<ref name="Frank Fenner Prize">{{cite web|title=2000 Minister's Prize|url=https://grants.innovation.gov.au/SciencePrize/Pages/Doc.aspx?name=previous_winners/SM2000Ryan.htm|publisher=Department of Industry, Government of Australia|accessdate=13 November 2015|location=Canberra, Australia|date=2000}}</ref> was born in Ireland in 1966 and completed her undergraduate work at [[University College Dublin]] in 1988. The following year, she moved to Australia and began working at [[Murdoch University]] in 1989. Ryan continued her studies earning her PhD in 1996 in [[biochemistry]]<ref name="Australian Academy of Science">{{cite web|title=Symposium: A celebration of Australian science|url=http://www.sciencearchive.org.au/events/sats/sats2004/ryan.html|publisher=Australian Academy of Science|accessdate=13 November 2015|location=Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia|date=7 May 2004}}</ref> with a specialization in on protozoan parasites. Her research has analyzed the transmission and epidemiology of infectious disease parasites, initially focused on ''[[Cryptosporidium]]'', a [[protozoan parasites|protozoan parasite]] which causes [[diarrhea]] and in severe cases can result in death.<ref name="Frank Fenner Prize" /> ''Cryptosporidium'' and ''Giardia'' are the two most prevalent parasites causing public health risk from water utilities in developed nations, due to contamination of water catchment areas by livestock.<ref name="Water Research Australia">{{cite web|title=Project Number # 1068 Understanding and limiting the public health risks of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in animals in Australian catchments|url=http://www.waterra.com.au/project-details/161|publisher=Water Research Australia|accessdate=13 November 2015}}</ref> Ryan developed a test to verify if the parasites are present in water samples and if they are present, whether they are one of the two types that are harmful to humans. She filed a world-wide patent on her DNA method of diagnosing ''Cryptosporidium'' and was awarded a Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year from the Prime Minister of Australia in 2000 for her work.<ref name="Frank Fenner Prize" />
Una Morgan<ref name="Frank Fenner Prize">{{cite web|title=2000 Minister's Prize|url=https://grants.innovation.gov.au/SciencePrize/Pages/Doc.aspx?name=previous_winners/SM2000Ryan.htm|publisher=Department of Industry, Government of Australia|accessdate=13 November 2015|location=Canberra, Australia|date=2000}}</ref> was born in Ireland in 1966 and completed her undergraduate work at [[University College Dublin]] in 1988. The following year, she moved to Australia and began working at [[Murdoch University]] in 1989. Ryan continued her studies earning her PhD in 1996 in [[biochemistry]]<ref name="Australian Academy of Science">{{cite web|title=Symposium: A celebration of Australian science|url=http://www.sciencearchive.org.au/events/sats/sats2004/ryan.html|publisher=Australian Academy of Science|accessdate=13 November 2015|location=Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia|date=7 May 2004}}</ref> with a specialization in on protozoan parasites. Her research has analyzed the transmission and epidemiology of infectious disease parasites, initially focused on ''[[Cryptosporidium]]'', a [[protozoan parasites|protozoan parasite]] which causes [[diarrhea]] and in severe cases can result in death.<ref name="Frank Fenner Prize" /> ''Cryptosporidium'' and ''Giardia'' are the two most prevalent parasites causing public health risk from water utilities in developed nations, due to contamination of water catchment areas by livestock.<ref name="Water Research Australia">{{cite web|title=Project Number # 1068 Understanding and limiting the public health risks of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in animals in Australian catchments|url=http://www.waterra.com.au/project-details/161|publisher=Water Research Australia|accessdate=13 November 2015}}</ref> Ryan developed a test to verify if the parasites are present in water samples and if they are present, whether they are one of the two types that are harmful to humans. She filed a world-wide patent on her DNA method of diagnosing ''Cryptosporidium'' and was awarded a Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year from the Prime Minister of Australia in 2000 for her work.<ref name="Frank Fenner Prize" /><ref name="Life Sciences Prize is a Prime Minister's Prize">{{cite web|title=2000 Recipients|url=http://science.gov.au/community/primeministersprizesforscience/recipients/2000/Pages/default.aspx|publisher=Australian Government: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science|accessdate=14 November 2015|location=Canberra, Australia}}</ref><ref name="Fenner prize is given by PM">{{cite web|title=Prime Minister's Prizes for Science|url=http://science.gov.au/community/PrimeMinistersPrizesforScience/Pages/default.aspx|publisher=Australian Government departments: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science|accessdate=14 November 2015|location=Canberra, Australia}}</ref>


Her work has continued and expanded to include research on ''[[Giardia]]'', ''[[Neospora]]'' and [[piroplasms]] and has received grants from the [[Australian Research Council]] as well as other organizations to evaluate parasitic impact on the water supply and public health.<ref name=Parasites.org>{{cite web|title=Associate Professor Una M Ryan|url=http://parasite.org.au/arcnet/registry/uryan.html|publisher=Australian Research Network for Parastology|accessdate=13 November 2015|date=2008}}</ref> In one study, her primary results showed that sheep, though they contribute to water contamination, are not a significant contributor to parasites which affect humans.<ref name="sheep study">{{cite web|title=Sheep may not be an important zoonotic reservoir for Cryptosporidium and Giardia parasites|url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16151078|publisher=US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search|accessdate=13 November 2015|date=September 2005}}</ref> Ryan is an Associate Professor at the School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and [[Lecturer]] in Biochemistry at Murdoch University.<ref name="Australian Academy of Science" />
Her work has continued and expanded to include research on ''[[Giardia]]'', ''[[Neospora]]'' and [[piroplasms]] and has received grants from the [[Australian Research Council]] as well as other organizations to evaluate parasitic impact on the water supply and public health.<ref name=Parasites.org>{{cite web|title=Associate Professor Una M Ryan|url=http://parasite.org.au/arcnet/registry/uryan.html|publisher=Australian Research Network for Parastology|accessdate=13 November 2015|date=2008}}</ref> In one study, her primary results showed that sheep, though they contribute to water contamination, are not a significant contributor to parasites which affect humans.<ref name="sheep study">{{cite web|title=Sheep may not be an important zoonotic reservoir for Cryptosporidium and Giardia parasites|url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16151078|publisher=US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search|accessdate=13 November 2015|date=September 2005}}</ref> Ryan is an Associate Professor at the School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and [[Lecturer]] in Biochemistry at Murdoch University.<ref name="Australian Academy of Science" />

Revision as of 22:34, 14 November 2015

Una M. Ryan
Born
Una Morgan

1966 (age 57–58)
Ireland
NationalityIrish
Alma materUniversity College Dublin
Murdoch University
Occupation(s)researcher, academic
Years active1989-
EmployerMurdoch University
Known forepidemiology of infectious agents particularly, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Neospora and piroplasms

Una M. Ryan (née Morgan; 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.

Biography

Una Morgan[1] was born in Ireland in 1966 and completed her undergraduate work at University College Dublin in 1988. The following year, she moved to Australia and began working at Murdoch University in 1989. Ryan continued her studies earning her PhD in 1996 in biochemistry[2] with a specialization in on protozoan parasites. Her research has analyzed the transmission and epidemiology of infectious disease parasites, initially focused on Cryptosporidium, a protozoan parasite which causes diarrhea and in severe cases can result in death.[1] Cryptosporidium and Giardia are the two most prevalent parasites causing public health risk from water utilities in developed nations, due to contamination of water catchment areas by livestock.[3] Ryan developed a test to verify if the parasites are present in water samples and if they are present, whether they are one of the two types that are harmful to humans. She filed a world-wide patent on her DNA method of diagnosing Cryptosporidium and was awarded a Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year from the Prime Minister of Australia in 2000 for her work.[1][4][5]

Her work has continued and expanded to include research on Giardia, Neospora and piroplasms and has received grants from the Australian Research Council as well as other organizations to evaluate parasitic impact on the water supply and public health.[6] In one study, her primary results showed that sheep, though they contribute to water contamination, are not a significant contributor to parasites which affect humans.[7] Ryan is an Associate Professor at the School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and Lecturer in Biochemistry at Murdoch University.[2]

Selected works

  • Jefferies, Ryan; Ryan, Una M; Muhlnickel, Carl J; Irwin, Peter J (April 2003). "Two Species of Canine Babesia in Australia: Detection and Characterization by PCR". Journal of Parasitology. 89 (2): 409–412.
  • Xiao, Lihua; Ryan, Una M (October 2004). "Cryptosporidiosis: an update in molecular epidemiology". Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases. 17 (5): 483–490.
  • Ryan, Una M; Power, Michelle; Xiao, Lihua (January–February 2008). "Cryptosporidium fayeri n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Cryptosporidiidae) from the Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus)". Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. 55 (1): 22–26.
  • Ryan, Una (2010). WaterRa cyptosporidium literature review. Adelaide, Australia: Water Research Australia Limited. ISBN 978-1-78040-621-3.
  • Ryan, Una (2014). Cryptosporidium Literature Review. London: IWA Publishing. ISBN 978-1-78040-620-6.

References

  1. ^ a b c "2000 Minister's Prize". Canberra, Australia: Department of Industry, Government of Australia. 2000. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Symposium: A celebration of Australian science". Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia: Australian Academy of Science. 7 May 2004. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  3. ^ "Project Number # 1068 Understanding and limiting the public health risks of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in animals in Australian catchments". Water Research Australia. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  4. ^ "2000 Recipients". Canberra, Australia: Australian Government: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Prime Minister's Prizes for Science". Canberra, Australia: Australian Government departments: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
  6. ^ "Associate Professor Una M Ryan". Australian Research Network for Parastology. 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  7. ^ "Sheep may not be an important zoonotic reservoir for Cryptosporidium and Giardia parasites". US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search. September 2005. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
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