Professor Graeme Bruce Ryan AC (OM 1955)
Last updated: 2008
One of Australia's leading medical research scientists, Professor Graeme Ryan has made a significant contribution to Australia's medical profession and academic community. Ryan graduated from The University of Melbourne in 1961 and attained a Doctorate in 1965.
He then studied pathology in London and Geneva with a particular interest in renal disease. In 1978 he was appointed Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Melbourne. He was later also Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and Chairman of the Committee of Deans of Australian Medical Schools.
Ryan became Pro Vice-Chancellor of Melbourne in 1987 and was President of the Academic Board from 1989 to 1991. He has served as a board member of several public hospitals and of every significant medical research establishment in Melbourne. He has also contributed to numerous expert medical committees, including the National Health and Medical Research Council.
In 1994 he was honoured as a Companion of the Order of Australia for his services to science and higher education. Ryan was Chief of Clinical Services for Melbourne's Inner and Eastern Healthcare Network from 1996 to 2000 and is currently Director of Research Strategy at the Alfred Hospital
Melbourne Grammar School marked its sesquicentenary in 2008. As part of the celebrations, a Talents Committed Exhibition was staged. This exhibition recognised 150 Old Melburnians who have made a difference to the City of Melbourne, the State of Victoria and the wider community in Australia and overseas.
The above profile was included in the Talents Committed Exhibition in 2008.