Ryan Viator

Ryan Viator, PhD, currently serves as the Associate Director of Global Diagnostics R&D at Zoetis, where expertise includes leadership of over 20 researchers, management of high-impact product development programs, and fostering cross-functional team collaboration. Prior experience includes roles such as Team Lead and Principal Scientist at Immunologix Laboratories, where Ryan effectively led assay development and improved laboratory operations. Previous positions also comprised significant contributions at Zoetis Inc. and Neogen Corporation, including product development leadership and quality control management. Educational credentials include a PhD in Basic Medical Science from the Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama, an MS in Medical Microbiology, and a BS in Microbiology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.