Dr. Ryan Williamson graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Japanese. As an undergraduate, he conducted research on cellular mechanisms of learning and memory and on unsupervised machine learning techniques. His interest in the intersection between biology and machines inspired him to pursue graduate training at the University of Pittsburgh where he earned his MD and Carnegie Mellon University where he earned a PhD in neural computation and machine learning. During this time Dr. Williamson developed a novel brain-machine interface for evaluating the limits of learning in brain circuits. Later through volunteer experiences Dr. Williamson gained a love for the field of ophthalmology. As an ophthalmologist he hopes to combine his experiences in machine learning and ophthalmology to develop new approaches to personalizing clinical decisions to each patient's needs. Outside of his studies, he enjoys running, language learning, and spending time with his family.