Biographical Sketch
Dr. Ryan completed her medical degree at University College Cork, Ireland in 1993 (MB BCh BAO). Subsequently she specialized in Internal Medicine (MRCPI, 1996) and Respirology in Ireland attaining European accreditation as a specialist in these areas (EU-CSCST -2003). During her training period in Ireland she also pursued research and obtained a Masters Degree in Medicine by thesis (M.D. 2005). Following completion of training in Ireland she did a fellowship in Sleep Medicine with the Division of Respirology of the University of Toronto (2003-2005).  During this time as well as pursuing clinical training in sleep medicine she was involved extensively in research in the area of sleep medicine and cardiopulmonary disease with Dr. T. Douglas Bradley. In particular her area of interest is sleep medicine and cerebrovascular disease.

University Appointments
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto

Hospital Appointments
Staff Respirologist and Internist, Toronto General Hospital/University Health Network
Assistant Director, Sleep Research Laboratory, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Adjunct Scientist, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

Clinical Activities
Sleep Disorders Clinic at Toronto General Hospital/University Health Network

Educational Activities
Sleep study interpretation and Sleep-disordered breathing teaching sessions ASCM 1 teaching
Department of Medicine Noon rounds


Research Interests
Sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases, with particular reference to cerebrovascular disease.

Current Grant Support
Co-investigator PSI grant looking at the Effect of treatment of OSA in patients with recent Stroke.

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