Research Scientist
Ryder Science
Brentwood, Tennessee
Dr. Marcia Ryder, PhD, MS, RN, FNAP extensive experience in nursing includes positions as Clinical Director of a Special Care Unit and a Cardiovascular/Thoracic Unit, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Nutrition Support, and Director of Nursing in Home Infusion. Dr. Ryder received a nursing diploma from the Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA and her Bachelor’s (with honors), Master’s (critical care clinical nurse specialist), and Doctoral degrees from the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Ryder is currently an independent collaborative researcher and consultant in medical biofilm related infections. Her research includes in vitro, in vivo, and clinical investigations. She is also a nationally and internationally recognized expert in the use and management of vascular access devices. She has been an invited speaker to state, national, and international conferences and has authored numerous publications.
Dr. Ryder has served as President of AVA, Chair of APIC’s Scientific Research Council, President of the AVA Foundation for Patient Safety, and was the recipient of the 2017 Suzanne Herbst Award for Excellence in Vascular Access awarded by AVA. Dr. Ryder is currently the President of the Vascular Access Patient Safety Alliance (VAPSA), a distinguished fellow of the National Academies of Practice and a National Quality Forum Hospital-Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia Technical Expert Panelist.
Made to Stick: Enhancing Vascular Access Dressing Integrity to Reduce Infection Risk
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM CST
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
