Dr. Ryan Gregory

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Biography

Ryan Gregory is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph, focusing on evolutionary biology and genomics. His research encompasses a broad range of disciplines, including genomics, cytogenetics, cell biology, and ecology, with a unifying theme of evolution. He has developed a keen interest in genome evolution, particularly how genomic changes affect organismal biology, behavior, and physiology. His professional journey began with a B.Sc. from McMaster University in 1997, followed by a Ph.D. from the University of Guelph in 2002. Gregory’s postdoctoral experiences include work at the American Museum of Natural History and the Natural History Museum in London. His lab focuses on optimizing methodologies for quantifying nuclear DNA content and the development of protocols for image analysis in flow cytometry. He actively engages with the Canadian Barcode of Life Network and collaborates with diverse biologists to enhance understanding of genome evolution. His research primarily investigates how genome size influences ecological and evolutionary processes

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Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

Ryan Gregory has been a faculty member in the Department of Integrative Biology, focusing on evolutionary biology.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).