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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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Shoshana

Shoshana

PhD candidate

Education

  1. Stanford University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD
  2. Columbia University

    BABachelor of Arts2007

    Creative Writing

Expertise

Literature, Poetry, Translation, Gender Studies

David

David

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2022

    Neuroscience

  2. Carnegie Mellon University

    MSMaster of Science2013

    Computer Science

Expertise

neural signal processing, data science and statistics, AI/ML for medical applications

sarah

sarah

PhD candidateHuman Biology

Education

  1. University of Virginia, Charlottesville

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Human Biology

  2. University of North Florida

    MSMaster of Science2020

    Human Biology

Expertise

cancer biology, biology, genetics

Nathan

Nathan

MBABusiness

Education

  1. Yale University

    MBAMaster of Busin...

    Business

  2. Fordham University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2016

    Computer Science

Expertise

Computer Science, Frontend Engineering, Product Management

Parisa

Parisa

DMAMusic

Education

  1. University of Toronto, St. George Campus

    DMADoctor of Music...

    Music

  2. University of Toronto, St. George Campus

    MAMaster of Arts

    Music

Expertise

Acoustic and electroacoustic music composition; Music Entrepreneurship; Music Production; Music Theory...

Sophia

Sophia

MA candidateHistory

Education

  1. Peking University

    MAMaster of ArtsTBD

    History

  2. Harvard University

    MAMaster of ArtsTBD

    East Asian Studies

Expertise

physics (particle physics, biophysics), history (modern Chinese history, Soviet history, Cold War...

Rebecca

Rebecca

PhDMusic

Education

  1. University of California Irvine (UCI)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2026

    Music

  2. University of Oregon

    MMMaster of Music...2018

    Music

Expertise

Game Development, Game Design, Game Audio, Unity, Unreal Engine (Blueprints and MetaSounds), Computer...

Thomas

Thomas

PhD candidateMechanical E...

Education

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Mechanical Engineering

  2. University of North Dakota

    MSMaster of Science2025

    Physics

Expertise

Physics: semiconductor, quantum, astrophysics, electromagnetism, nuclear. Mathematics: algebra...

Serge

Serge

MSBiokinesiology

Education

  1. California State University Northridge (CSUN)

    MSMaster of Science2026

    Biokinesiology

  2. California State University Northridge (CSUN)

    BSBachelor of Sci...2023

    Biokinesiology

Expertise

Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Chronic Pain, Exercise Rehabilitation, Pain Management...

Ricardo

Ricardo

PhDGenetics

Education

  1. University of Toronto, St. George Campus

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2020

    Genetics

  2. University of Ontario Institute of Technology

    MSMaster of Science2010

    Biochemistry

Expertise

Biology, Genetics, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Coding

Yohely

Yohely

MSBiomedical E...

Education

  1. Syracuse University

    MSMaster of Science

    Biomedical Engineering

  2. State University of New York College at New Paltz

    BSBachelor of Sci...2020

    Biochemistry

Expertise

biochemistry, bioengineering, human diseases, disease treatment, genetics, DNA/RNA, bacterial culture...

Clay

Clay

Industry expertPolitical Sc...

Education

  1. Smith College

    BABachelor of Arts2016

    Political Science

Expertise

Mandarin, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, English

Cheyenne

Cheyenne

MEng candidateBiomedical E...

Education

  1. University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC)

    MEngMaster of Engin...TBD

    Biomedical Engineering

  2. University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC)

    BSBachelor of Sci...

    Biomedical Engineering

Expertise

Cell & Tissue Engineering, Cancer (Immuno Oncology), IF Imaging, Digital Pathology, Immunology...

Prerna

Prerna

PhDEconomics

Education

  1. George Washington University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Economics

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru University

    MAMaster of Arts2016

Expertise

Education Policy, Economic Research, Data Analysis, International Development Policy, Causal Inference...

John

John

PhDAstrophysics

Education

  1. Vanderbilt University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2022

    Astrophysics

  2. Fisk University

    MAMaster of Arts2017

    Astrophysics

Expertise

Observational astrophysics, Experimental Cosmology, astronomy, robotics, data science

Kunwal

Kunwal

Education

  1. Boston University

  2. Hunter College CUNY

    BABachelor of Arts2013

    Biology

Expertise

medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, social determinants of health, health equity...

Rob

Rob

PhD candidateBiology

Education

  1. University of Wisconsin - Madison

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Biology

  2. Texas A&M University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2021

    Biochemistry

Expertise

Population Genetics, Mutation, Evolution, Molecular Biology, Biology, Genetics, Molecular Evolution...

Katie

Katie

MPAPublic Policy

Education

  1. Cornell University

    MPAMaster of Publi...2024

    Public Policy

  2. Villanova University

    BABachelor of Arts2021

    Political Science

Expertise

History, English, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Political Science, Environmental Policy...

Conner

Conner

MBABusiness

Education

  1. Lehigh University

    MBAMaster of Busin...2019

    Business

  2. Lafayette College

    BABachelor of Arts

    Government

Expertise

Philanthropy, Nonprofit, Business Organization

Yovel

Yovel

PhD candidateBiology

Education

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Biology

  2. Johns Hopkins University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2019

    Molecular Biology

Expertise

Biology, Cancer Biology, Cellular Microenvironments, Drug Resistance in Cancer, Cancer Genetics, Immunology