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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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Andrew

Andrew

MSComputer Sci...

Education

  1. Stanford University

    MSMaster of Science2016

    Computer Science

  2. University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

    BSBachelor of Sci...2015

    Computer Science

Expertise

iOS, Swift, General computer science, Computer Science, Software Eng, AppDev

Mariame

Mariame

PhD candidateBiology

Education

  1. Ohio State University, Columbus

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Biology

  2. Ohio State University, Columbus

    BSBachelor of Sci...2017

    Biology

Expertise

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

Stella

Stella

MD/PhD candidateNeuroscience

Education

  1. Tufts University

    MD/PhDDoctor of Medic...TBD

    Neuroscience

  2. University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

    BABachelor of Arts2017

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neuroscience, Metabolism

Estefania

Estefania

MPHEpidemiology

Education

  1. George Washington University

    MPHMaster of Publi...2023

    Epidemiology

  2. University of Illinois at Chicago

    BABachelor of Arts2021

    Public Health

Expertise

Public Health, Environmental Justice & Health Disparities, Healthcare Access, Global Health, Sociology...

Breanna

Breanna

MPHPublic Policy

Education

  1. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    MPHMaster of Publi...2023

    Public Policy

  2. University of California, Merced

    BABachelor of Arts2019

    Public Health

Expertise

Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Politics

Max

Max

PhDBiology

Education

  1. University of Rochester

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2025

    Biology

  2. University of Rochester

    MSMaster of Science2020

    Biology

Expertise

Biology, aging, cancer, computational biology, stem cell biology, evolutionary biology, genetics...

Margaret

Margaret

PhDEducation

Education

  1. Virginia Commonwealth University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2023

    Education

  2. James Madison University

    BABachelor of Arts2018

    Psychology

Expertise

Teacher self-efficacy, motivation, educational program evaluation, psychology of learning, developmental...

Alistair

Alistair

PhDEducation

Education

  1. North Dakota University System

    PhDDoctor of Philo...

    Education

  2. North Dakota University System

    MSMaster of Science

    Physics

Expertise

Physics, Physics Education Research, Science of Learning

Makheni

Makheni

PhDImmunology

Education

  1. Georgetown University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2026

    Immunology

  2. State University of New York at Stony Brook

    BAScBachelor of App...2020

    Biology

Expertise

Introductory Animal Biology: Animal body systems and primary defense mechanisms.Basic Microbiology:...

CB

CB

MSSport Analytics

Education

  1. Syracuse University

    MSMaster of Science2022

    Sport Analytics

  2. Syracuse University

    BSBachelor of Sci...2019

    Sport Analytics

Expertise

Sports Analytics

Lindsey

Lindsey

PhD candidateMarine Science

Education

  1. Northeastern University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD

    Marine Science

  2. University of North Carolina Wilmington

    MSMaster of Science2023

    Marine Science

Expertise

marine biology, biology, environmental science, ecology, sustainability, conservation, conservation...

Anastasia

Anastasia

PhDChemistry

Education

  1. Columbia University

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2016

    Chemistry

  2. Columbia University

    MSMaster of Science2011

    Chemistry

Expertise

Earth sciences, planetary sciences, physics, mathematics, chemistry, spectroscopy

Efe

Efe

MBA candidateBusiness

Education

  1. University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

    MBAMaster of Busin...TBD

    Business

  2. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

    BABachelor of Arts2019

    Business

Expertise

Writing, Media/Journalism, Advertising/ Marketing, Business Strategy

Amisa

Amisa

MSc candidateLaw

Education

  1. University of Oxford

    MScTBD

    Law

  2. Gonzaga University

    BABachelor of Arts2025

    Law

Expertise

I can mentor students in projects relating to law, public policy, sociology, literature, and moral...

Shahid

Shahid

JDLaw

Education

  1. University of Illinois at Chicago

    JDJuris Doctorate2025

    Law

  2. Governors State University

    BABachelor of Arts2022

    Communications

Expertise

International law, Criminal Law, Interpersonal Communications, Public Policy, Media Literacy, Access to...

Domenic

Domenic

MPAGovernment

Education

  1. Cornell University

    MPAMaster of Publi...

    Government

  2. Ithaca College

    BABachelor of Arts2018

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Psychology, Neuroscience, Law, Economics, History, Government

Matthew

Matthew

Industry expertFilm

Education

  1. University of Southern California (USC)

    BFABachelor of Fin...2017

    Film

Expertise

Film Production and Cinematography

Christopher

Christopher

PhDMolecular Bi...

Education

  1. UCLA

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2026

    Molecular Biology

  2. University of California Davis (UCD)

    BSBachelor of Sci...2019

    Molecular Biology

Expertise

General biology, cancer biology, stem cell biology, cancer immunology, or cancer therapy.

Sarah

Sarah

PhD candidate

Education

  1. San Diego State University/UC San Diego

    PhDDoctor of Philo...TBD
  2. San Diego State University/UC San Diego

    MSMaster of Science2024

    Clinical Psychology

Expertise

social connection, affective neuroscience, mental health, anxiety, approach/avoidance behaviros

Laura

Laura

PhDNeuroscience

Education

  1. Dartmouth College

    PhDDoctor of Philo...2024

    Neuroscience

  2. Vassar College

    BABachelor of Arts2019

    Neuroscience

Expertise

Neuroscience, Neurodegenerative diseases, Psychology, Cancer biology, Cancer therapeutics, Cellular &...