Dr. Alan Healy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Healy received an undergraduate degree in Medicinal Chemistry from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, followed by an MSc in Biomedical Science from the University of Edinburgh, UK, and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of St Andrews, UK in 2014. He conducted research in Professor Nick Westwood's group before pursuing postdoctoral research at Yale University, where he worked in the laboratories of Professors Seth Herzon and Jason Crawford. His research at NYUAD focuses on employing genomics and bioinformatics in combination with automated chemical synthesis to discover, study, and repurpose natural products as novel therapeutics. In addition, he teaches various chemistry courses, where students explore the complex intersections of science, ethics, and societal implications of drug development and usage, particularly their historical significance and impact on contemporary biomedical issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

New York University Abu Dhabi • Abu Dhabi

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Chemistry, focusing on Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery.

Courses

Organic Chemistry 2 Organic Chemistry 2 Lab Capstone Project in Chemistry 1

Requirements for New York University Abu Dhabi

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
High School Diploma or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Undergraduate programs at NYU Abu Dhabi are cross-disciplinary. Departments such as Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Philosophy, and Psychology fall under the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts/Science tracks.