Dr. Ryan Hili

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ryan Hili is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science, York University, specializing in Chemical Biology, Combinatorial Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. He is the Graduate Program Director in Chemistry and a York Research Chair (Tier 2). His research focuses on the interaction between chemistry and biology, exploring how nature inspires scientific approaches. Hili’s work involves synthetic organic chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology, aiming to solve complex problems with innovative and straightforward solutions. The Hili Group studies molecules generated through DNA fragments, utilizing in vitro selection coupled with high-throughput DNA sequencing to analyze libraries containing millions of molecules for their functional properties. His areas of application include organic synthesis, chemical biology, drug discovery, and the development of aptamer-antibody mimetics and cell-surface biomarker profiling. Hili is affiliated with the Centre for Research in Biomolecular Interactions, contributing to the fields of Biological Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.

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Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.