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Research Program Mentors

Polygence mentors are selected based on their exceptional academic background, teaching experience, and unique ability to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers and industry leaders.

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Stephen

Stephen

MS

Expertise

Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biology

Madeline

Madeline

PhD

Expertise

social psychology, developmental psychology, moral psychology, artificial intelligence

Jesse

Jesse

PhD

Expertise

Virology, Microbiology, Plant Biology

Emily

Emily

MPH

Expertise

infectious disease, harm reduction/substance use, unhoused populations, trauma-informed care

Jess

Jess

PhD

Expertise

Biology, immunology, cancer biology, cancer immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, Cancer Biology, Liver Tumors

Nicole

Nicole

PhD candidate

Expertise

Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Project Management, Clinical Research

Yannick

Yannick

PhD

Expertise

Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Perovskite, Batteries

Jean

Jean

PhD candidate

Expertise

Psychology, sociology, effective writing and presentation skills

Sydney

Sydney

PhD

Expertise

plant based renewable resources, plant biology, environmental biology, biofuels/bioplastics, agriculture

Isaryhia

Isaryhia

PhD candidate

Expertise

I got my bachelors in Microbiology and Immunology with a research focus in molecular biology and genetics. For my PhD at Caltech I am working in a lab focused on molecular biology of Drosophila Embryonic Development

Marisa

Marisa

MArch

Expertise

Architecture, Fabrication Methods/Making, Drawing, Architecture Theory, Architecture and Policy

Richard

Richard

MA

Expertise

Mathematics

Cody

Cody

PhD candidate

Expertise

Biomedical Engineering

Raheem

Raheem

Industry expert

Expertise

marketing, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, journalism, market research, journalism, culture, music, urban studies, civic engagement, community

Chris

Chris

PhD

Expertise

planetary science, environmental science, planetary science, astronomy, scientific visualization, scientific communication

Amin

Amin

PhD candidate

Expertise

Membrane separation/membrane synthesis, online scheduling and optimization, reaction chemistry, heat/mass transport, and thermodynamics.

Jonathan

Jonathan

PhD candidate

Expertise

Marine science, conservation biology, environmental law, environmental policy

Saam

Saam

MPH candidate

Expertise

biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, math

Vincent

Vincent

PhD

Expertise

drug delivery, biosensors, analytical chemistry, proteins, python, biomarkers

Whitney

Whitney

MFA

Expertise

Interdisciplinary artistic practices ( storytelling, intersections of art and science, arts and environment, design, photography and videography) Dance (choreography, technique, professional performance, dance science, history, critical issues) Physical Health and Wellness (basic physiology, functional anatomy and kinesiology, strength and conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation, approaches for self-care) Mentorship for balancing arts and academics, college audition prep, adapting materials for creative projects