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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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Patrick

Patrick

MFA

Expertise

Literature; Creative Writing; Religious Studies; Philosophy; Theology; German Language

Mariame

Mariame

PhD candidate

Expertise

cancer biology, bioinformatics, data analytics, public health, computer science, biology, coding

Hala

Hala

JD candidate

Expertise

Human Rights, American Foreign Policy, Political Science and Theory, Classics, Creative Writing

Alicia

Alicia

MFA

Expertise

Filmmaking - directing, producing, writing, Theater - directing, writing

Keith

Keith

MD/PhD candidate

Expertise

Molecular Biology, AI genetics, chemistry, developmental biology, Coding,

Ti'Air

Ti'Air

PhD

Expertise

biomedical engineering, neural engineering, neuroscience, cellular signaling pathways, implantable electrodes, astrocytes, neurons, implantable neurotechnology, neurodegenerative diseases, deep brain stimulation, neurolink 'like' devices, cell culture, neuroimaging

Caroline

Caroline

MA

Expertise

Music, Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, Anthropology, Ethnography, Leadership, Administration, and Operations

Eric

Eric

PhD

Expertise

Neuroscience and pain, cancer biology, autism

Anthony

Anthony

PhD

Expertise

Classical studies (Latin and Greek language and literature), Greek and Roman archaeology, Greek and Roman history, art history, history of architecture, US history, world history, creative writing

Sam

Sam

PhD candidate

Expertise

Film studies + production, American literature, History, Economics, Music

Jacob

Jacob

MS

Expertise

Plasma Physics, Magnetic Reconnection, x-rays, atomic physics, Plasma Diagnostics

Chris

Chris

Industry expert

Expertise

Computer Science, Software Engineering

Jacob

Jacob

PhD

Expertise

US education law and/or policy, labor relations, critical race theory, dignity and belonging in the workplace

Brittany

Brittany

PhD

Expertise

neurovascular coupling, network neuroscience, network neuroscience, striatal network, neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric disorders

Alexander

Alexander

LLM

Expertise

Law (corporate, M&A, Tax); Finance; Writing; Personal Finance

Kiara

Kiara

PhD candidate

Expertise

Psychology

Dakota

Dakota

MS

Expertise

biochemistry, chemistry, biology, biotech, pharma

Ronit

Ronit

MD candidate

Expertise

Public health, biotech, medicine, data science, statistics, public policy

Adam

Adam

ALM

Expertise

Personal Finance Investing & Wealth Building, Equity Markets, Real Estate Investing, Macroeconomics, Market Structure & Financial Systems, Behavioral Finance, Business & Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Congressional Trading & Market Regulation, Long-Term Portfolio Strategy, Risk Management, Leadership & Career Development,

Drew

Drew

PhD

Expertise

Social psychology, consumer psychology, marketing, humor, comedy, influence & persuasion, authenticity, human-AI interaction, creativity, happiness, positive emotions, well-being, pride, misinformation, metacognition, social influence, conformity, person perception