Dr. Ryan Boyd is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist with extensive expertise in preclinical ophthalmology, advanced surgical techniques, and gene therapy for retinal diseases. With a decade of full-time experience in GLP-compliant research environments, Ryan specializes in subretinal and intravitreal injections, intraocular device evaluation, and ocular imaging. His work supports the development of therapeutics and medical devices for preclinical models, helping clients achieve reliable and reproducible results.

Ryan’s contributions span experimental design, procedural execution, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive data interpretation and reporting. By combining technical precision with innovative approaches, Ryan serves clients in need of rigorous evaluations for regulatory and commercial success.

• Ophthalmic Surgical Techniques: Specialized in subretinal, intravitreal, and suprachoroidal injections, as well as intraocular device implantation and vitrectomy.
• Gene Therapy: Extensive experience in optimizing retinal gene delivery techniques and correlating imaging data with histopathological findings.
• Ocular Imaging & Diagnostics: Proficient in advanced imaging and diagnostic methods, including ERG, OCT, tonometry, pachymetry, and fundus photography, with expertise in computational image segmentation and retinal thickness evaluation.
• Regulatory & QA Experience: Skilled in GLP compliance, interacting with quality assurance teams, and enhancing study designs for regulatory submissions.
• Immunology Expertise: Deep knowledge of immune reactions in preclinical studies, including strategies for immunosuppressive prophylaxis and evaluation.
• Training & Mentorship: Designed and led surgical training labs, focusing on reproducibility and advanced procedural techniques.

Ryan became a preclinical consultant because he values the opportunity to advance scientific progress while fostering mutual learning. He is passionate about sharing his expertise and collaborating with clients to address complex challenges. Drawing from his early work in retinal gene therapy and his leadership in refining subretinal injection techniques, Ryan’s approach emphasizes precision, innovation, and the shared success of every project.

Experimental Design
Surgical Procedures
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Reporting & Interpretation
Risk Assessment
Regulatory & Compliance
Training
Product Development

Vitrectomy Systems
Intraocular Lasers
Fundus Cameras
OCT and ERG Machines
Rebound and Applanation Tonometers
Ultrasound Pachymeters
HEYEX Software