Biography
- Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dr. Ryder is a scientist with a background in exercise physiology and expertise in pediatric obesity and surgical research. He has a strong track record of extramural funding, and is engaged in National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases-funded research focused on pediatric obesity treatment and understanding mechanisms of response. He also works to help advance the research missions of other researchers and elevate the academic profile of the department and Lurie Children’s as Vice Chair of Research.
Education and Background
- Postdoctoral Training, University of Minnesota Medical School 2016
- PhD, Arizona State University 2014
Featured Grants
Adaptive Mechanisms Responsible for Weight Regain in Youth with Obesity and the Influence of Sex (ADMIRE)
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
01/01/2022 → 12/30/2027
Mechanisms of SGLT2 Inhibition in Pediatric MASLD
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
03/01/2024 → 02/29/2028
