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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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Ava

Ava

PhD

Expertise

Physics, astrophysics, galaxy evolution, observational astrophysics, computational astrophysics

Sejal

Sejal

MS

Expertise

Data Science, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Sports Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization, Computer Science, Biotechnology

Chris

Chris

PhD candidate

Expertise

sociology, science and technology studies, demography, data analysis

Kyle

Kyle

PhD

Expertise

Neuroscience of addiction and mental illness, genetic and epigenetic mechanisms in the brain, pharmaceuticals and pharmacology

Maria

Maria

PhD

Expertise

Synapse biology, neuroanatomy, neurodegeneration

Darnell

Darnell

MBA candidate

Expertise

Finance/Financial Services, Wealth Management, Business (multi-member LLC experience), and Poetry, Creative Writing, Published Art Works

H

H

JD

Expertise

public interest/social justice, education, criminal law, environmental issues, First Amendment law, critical race studies, gender studies, disability, or anything law/policy

Nella

Nella

PhD

Expertise

Neuroscience, Cellular Biology, viruses, Pharmacology, Addiction, Science Communication, GABA, Dopamine, Neuropharmacology, Substance Abuse, Substance Use Disorders, Neural Circuitry, Mechanisms Underlying Disease, Cellular and molecular biology and developmental biology

Naomi

Naomi

MD candidate

Expertise

developmental psychology, early cognitive development, early language acquisition, gesture and communication, theater and performance studies

Carin

Carin

MD/PhD

Expertise

Neuroscience, genetics, neurodevelopmental disorders, medicine, rare diseases

Jeff

Jeff

PhD candidate

Expertise

Statistical Analysis, artificial intelligence, machine learning, sports analytics. Statistical analysis in topics such as politics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, public health, medicine, and sports such as football, soccer, basketball, and baseball/softball. Biostatistical Analysis, including longitudinal studies and survival analysis

Zion

Zion

MBA candidate

Expertise

Business Development Consulting

Claire

Claire

MSW

Expertise

Public health, reproductive health, sexual health, violence prevention, advocacy, clinical therapy

Vanessa

Vanessa

Industry expert

Expertise

genetic engineering (CRISPR/cas 9), biological pathways and biomarkers, neuroimaging and neurodegenerative diseases

Naedum

Naedum

MD/PhD

Expertise

Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Nanoparticles, Drug Delivery Systems

Timothy

Timothy

PhD candidate

Expertise

Economics, Monetary Policy, Behavioral Economics, Game Theory, Econometrics, Forecasting

Chris

Chris

PhD candidate

Expertise

Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Literary Criticism

Desiree

Desiree

PhD

Expertise

Qualitative research, psychology, social justice, special education, mental health, policy issues, DEI, social issues

Joshua

Joshua

MD candidate

Expertise

Medicine, basic science, aerospace neuroscience, mental health counseling, professional writing

Mariel

Mariel

PhD

Expertise

Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Math